Uses of virtual reality:
the Envoy crew are guided through virtual reality tours of Earth before they descend to its surface;
people of Earth experience other planets virtually, not physically;
education includes virtual experiences of horrific historical events.
Although virtual experience is highly advanced, no one is addicted to it.
Varday, Nansen's guide, says that every generation must repeat the work:
"'Against the beast that is born in us.'" (p. 459)
The old protean enemy.
Varday also says:
"'We of Earth today seek what we may find in ourselves... You seek elsewhere, outward.'" (p. 460)
Too simplistic. An advanced civilization easily incorporates both inner and outer quests.
1 comment:
Kaor, Paul!
And I am skeptical of that claim about no one being addicted to virtual reality. Humans being what they are, I am sure some do OD on it, except it's hushed up.
Ad astra! Sean
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