ELDERS REACT TO OCULUS RIFT

Thanks for stopping by Melanie, what few people realise, is that the sophisticated computer technology we are heir to today has largely come about due to the pioneering efforts of young game designers pushing the envelope in the development of graphics, sound and other forms of augmented reality....you know the saying: "hire a teenager, while they still know everything!" :))

Appreciate your perception Kim, imagine what a boring, colourless world we would find ourselves in if we all agreed! :))

That is so true, just wish it was all colorful and not so much bad disagreements if you know what I mean. Thanks. :)

Marion your opinion is valued but my personal take is that gaming or entertainment is just a small part of VR.
Admittedly this video presents the humorous, if you like, more frivolous side to VR.
What really intrigues me though is that it is now being used in many far more serious applications including: Healthcare/surgery,Military, Architecture Art Entertainment Education and Business!

Developments in technology are occurring at an exponential rate!

A total waste ? ........... I hardly think so!
Take a look:
http://www.vrs.org.uk/

~Arthur

Maybe they were making fun of us seniors Carla, but I'm willing to bet that many WA folk of all ages, will soon make use of some form of VR in online marketing endeavours!
Virtual shopping malls and museums are already the order of the day and simulations are already in use or are being developed to train and teach in a variety of fields! Back in the day I used simulations to augment the teaching of History and even wrote a few myself! Technology is rapidly changing the way we do things and can only get better!
Have a look:
http://www.vrs.org.uk/virtual-reality-healthcare/advantages.html
~Arthur

Oh, I believe that virtual reality is the thing of the future, Arthur. I just didn't like the way it was presented as "magick" to all these old farts who were just mesmerized by what was beyond them. I'm sorry, but I take offense at them. I've had a computer since 1985 and, while I know not everyone has, most of the people my age I know are very computer and tech savvy. Here's a blog I wrote a few weeks ago when AARP came out with a "special" tablet for us dumb seniors. UGH WARNING: This is my personal blog and I say anything I want. The English may not be correct and there may be some swearing involved. http://oldbustedhotness.com/2014/09/aarp-announces-tablet-design-baby-boomers/

Know exactly what you mean Carla, I have had a similar reaction to companies that came up with "special laptops" for toddlers! My instant response to these condescending, patronising con-artists is: "Who do they think they are talking to?"
When my daughter was little, I exposed her to the genuine article from the start and was amazed at how quickly she mastered the technology!
In my opinion a senior is just as capable of quickly learning new technology and is street smart to boot!

The marketers sometimes get it all wrong!

~Arthur
PS love your personal blog! :))

Your take on technology is partly right Phil, there is always a price to be paid, but in my opinion that's only one side of the story!
All advances in history come with negative and positive spinoffs and IT and its allied fields are no exception....just one example, the technology behind the jet aircraft and the V2, terror weapon of WW2, also ushered in the Space race along with many of its spinoff benefits to mankind.
If you have the time you may want to read this:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Lucifer-Principle-Scientific-Expedition/dp/0871136643
Not being controversial for the sake of it and I respect your point of view!
Kind regards
~Arthur

Arthur, I appreciate your respect, but I don't expect anyone to agree with me. I know I'm out of step with everyone that 'needs' a cell phone. I'm okay with that.

Thats perfectly OK Phil, you are in good company with Richard Stallman! Richard detests them for good reason and I think you might enjoy reading this if you haven't done so already:
http://goo.gl/J4dOxp
I have an Apple iPhone 4 only because it was my daughters hand me down to me when she upgraded! How times have changed!
~Arthur

I have the same exact cell phone as Warren Buffett. ;^)

Some people like vintage cars Phil! ;-)

You're welcome Peter, the next thing we know we will have "holodecks" in the Star Trek tradition (if we haven't already!)
~Arthur

Kathy, here in the states you're a senior at 50 according to AARP. :)

Good gracious, 50, bet you don't get a pension at that age!

Nope! But you do get discounts. LOL

Haha, discounts are good, you have to be 60 here before that starts!