“Performance philosopher” Jason Silva brings us yet another interesting video, talking about the The Revered Gaze, explaining how immersive technologies are linked to our need to experience transcendence. As such the gothic cathedral and the Oculus Rift are very similar technologies.
I do admit there is the very real possibility of experiencing this Revered Gaze using immersive technologies, but for me personally that’s not really the most important aspect.
What is important to me is the sense of connection and of sharing the same space with others, wherever in the world they are physically located. It’s about exchanging points of view, projects, ideas and yes, emotions. That’s something very different compared to being overwhelmed and in complete awe for some experience which happens to you. So for me the Rift is not really a Gothic Cathedral where one has mystical experiences – it’s a tool for connecting to others to have great discussions and for exchanges of ideas using immersive media.
(Hat tip to VRPat on reddit for starting the discussion there)
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