What Happened: In an interview posted on Monday, the co-founder and former CEO of the microblogging site surprised the audience with his unconventional perspective.
When asked about companies like Meta and Apple’s foray into augmented and virtual reality, Dorsey urged people to turn to science fiction for clues about the future.
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However, Dorsey also expressed concerns about the potential consequences of such technologies, cautioning against the possibility of people becoming even more out of touch with reality and society.
Drawing an intriguing parallel, Dorsey mentioned the animated film “WALL-E” by Pixar, which portrays a future where humanity lives in floating chairs, consuming food through straws and indulging in constant entertainment.
Research conducted by the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates reveals that VR gaming can potentially induce addiction, resembling drug or alcohol addictions, thereby impacting both the VR users and those associated with them.
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