To me they’re very dystopian. They’ve been marketed as a way to connect with people who aren’t there better. Realistically nothing will keep us less connected.

Humanity should start having big conversations about how far we are willing for our technology to go. I think that discussion should start right here. Up until now there’s been a degree of separation, but not with VR. With your iPhone you’re still in the world looking at a screen and you’re reasonably approachable by other people. At a movie theater there is a literal sense of togetherness with other people and you can see other people’s eyes.

I am a massive fan of the free market exploring these avenues. However the consumer ultimately decides if this is the path we want to go down. I don’t want my kids to use a phone, let alone a VR headset. How will I feel if even 10% of people are wearing those on at work? Outside? What world will my kids see? A sick, dopamine driven society? Worse than it already is?

I’m aware of the benefits with learning, architecting and working, but I wonder if they’re worth it. I wonder if we can even comprehend where this is headed.