VR Safety Concerns
The conversation dives into the inherent risks of virtual reality, highlighting how distractions can lead to dangerous situations, such as users colliding with objects in their environment. Jeremy shares a chilling incident involving a VR user who tragically fell through a glass table, underscoring the need for safe, empty spaces for VR experiences. The discussion also touches on the current limitations of haptic feedback and the challenge of simulating touch and smell in VR, emphasizing the importance of safety in immersive environments.In this clip
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