Recently, especially within the past couple of years, more and more people have been discussing the topic of Virtual Reality and what it could lead to in terms of future technological advancements. What is ‘VR,’ though? Additionally,  why do we have it? The answers to these inquiries, and added information, as well, are as follows…

First of all, what really is ‘VR’? You see, according to a post written on www.vrs.org, “The definition of virtual reality comes, naturally, from the definitions for both ‘virtual’ and ‘reality.’

The definition of ‘virtual’ is near, and ‘reality’ is what we experience as human beings. So the term ‘virtual reality’ basically means ‘near-reality’. More or less, virtual reality is a headset that gives users the experience to see a world that, though close to reality, is different from their own. It is a way to experience a newfound sense of environment that slightly differs from what exists all around us. The website mentioned previously adds that, “…in summary, virtual reality entails presenting our senses with a computer generated virtual environment that we can explore in some fashion.”

Now, why do we even have virtual reality? What is it doing for our society as a whole? According to the same post written on vrs.org, “Virtual reality can lead to new and exciting discoveries in these areas which impact upon our day to day lives.” It is a great form of entertainment for folks both young and old. Outside of its amusement aspect, though, it has rather serious and helpful uses, as well, as it can be used for architecture, sports, medicine, and the arts. ‘VR’ is a great way to train employees going into dangerous fields, and it is simultaneously great for giving people an incredibly fun and captivating experience, too. With Virtual Reality, awesome options are out there.

In conclusion, “Virtual reality is the creation of a virtual environment presented to our senses in such a way that we experience it as if we were really there,” and, with future advancements and more detailed graphics and designs, who knows what will come?