Blended Reality
It seems that AR and VR are now outdated; the days of being excited about new things are over, and the bar is being set higher and higher for what we expect from the new technology.
I still feel like there is potential to expand and enhance our experience with the development and application of technology in various fields; it’s not just about our physical ability to perceive.
In general, Blended Reality is a term that combines the digital and physical worlds to create new environments and visualisations where physical and digital objects coexist and interact in real time. It goes beyond the paradigms of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to create a seamless integration between the digital and real worlds.
In fact, the reality we experience in our day-to-day lives is a type of “mixed reality” because it is shaped by a combination of senses, perceptions, and individual experiences. Our senses, emotions, culture, and social background can distort reality, resulting in different interpretations. However, what about the reality we encounter in the digital environment we call the online world without the aid of specific devices?
In the digital realm, especially online, the nature of reality becomes fascinating. Though the digital realm is often described as ‘virtual’, experiences within it feel ‘real’ to many. Consequently, online experiences possess qualities that are similar to those of our physical world.
Currently, the line between digital and physical realities is becoming increasingly blurred. It’s common for relationships that start online to transition into offline meet-ups or for offline experiences to be shared online, showcasing a deep intertwining of the two realms.
In the future, we’re gonna get so advanced that we can have an implant digital devices, we can upgrade our senses, have more strength.. However, many of these technologies are expensive. We need to embrace these new technologies and strive for a balanced development without dismissing the technologies that everyone currently enjoys as outdated. Art is an essential break in life and something we should all enjoy. What is something here.
Interactive devices installed behind the scenes create a very powerful interplay between how technology reads the body and how it personalises the interactions for the individual. And it would be really nice if there was a step forward where the devices could be a more collective experience together. They will help us connect with each other and share our emotions, making our future world a much brighter place.
The more devices enable seamless, continuous transmission of information without having to interact with them, the more we have truly advanced in a way that benefits human connectivity and experience.
digital identity/ seamless experience / big tech’s data collection problems/
Is the belief that we can quantify and measure everything valid?
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