Why virtual reality cannot match the real thing
- Written by Janna Thompson, Professor of Philosophy, La Trobe University
A rainbow strikes Angkor Wat: virtual reality technology can now give you the sensation of standing amid the Cambodian temple.BARBARA WALTON/EPA
Suppose you were offered the opportunity to hook yourself up to a machine that would give you all the experiences you desire. Using this technology you could have the sensations of climbing Mt Everest,...