Tag: Reality

Apple’s “Reality Pro”!

Introduction In many cases, Apple would often make it a point to be one of the last companies to enter a new market or deliver a new feature. Once a new product category has been launched, they would leave all the other companies to launch their own versions of the product, each a bit better than...

From Virtual to Reality, This Could Be End of the Internet as We Know It

For decades, the internet has been an integral part of our lives. It has revolutionized the way we communicate, access information, and do business. With the rapid advancements in technology, it seems now like the internet will only continue to grow and expand its reach. The internet’s grow...

The Magic of Augmented Reality: A Step-by-Step Harry Potter Demo Guide

Immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) are captured under the umbrella of extended reality (XR), which has the ability to merge physical and virtual worlds. What if you could see a product in action before you buy it or learn new skills throug...

Turning your vision into reality

Hopefully, I’ve articulated the importance of having a clear view of what you’re trying to achieve. This is a prerequisite for being able to deliver something non-trivial alongside lots of other human beings. However, the next stage is harder than it sounds. Today, I will write a...

Memo1: Here’s the Stark Reality: You Can’t Have It All

Dear Team, I wanted to share a hard truth that I’ve come to understand through years of experience in the world of data analysis and business intelligence. It’s a reality that we often overlook in our pursuit of success, and it’s this: You can’t have it all. In a f...

Narcissists Destroy Your Reality

One of the worst things narcissists do is fucking up people’s sense of reality. Most people come out of a relationship with a narcissist, not knowing left from right. Which is caused by second guessing themselves for years. And that was caused by the narcissist gaslighting them for ye...

Representation is Not Reality

Ireally thought bullying wasn’t cool anymore. I graduated high school in 1997 and since then, campaigns against bullying and promoting tolerance have flooded what used to be television and later social media. These messages are parroted by the new breed of celebrities we’ve crown...

The Problem with Reality

Reality refuses to do what we are told it is doing. No one except the paid media commentators and corporate stooges thinks the American economy is doing great. The rest of the planet is struggling with the reality we are being told to ignore. That’s a problem. At the start of 2023, the Worl...

The Problem with Reality

We Suffer More Often in Imagination Than in Reality.

Have you ever found yourself caught up in the depths of suffering, only to realize later that your imagination had exaggerated the situation? As human beings, we possess a remarkable ability to generate vivid scenarios in our minds, often amplifying our troubles. However, the statement “W...

Drawing and reality

This and following posts are a transcript of a talk I gave at Yale University School of Architecture on 2 March 2018. Adolfo Natalini (*1941), Superstudio Sketchbook, New York, 1969–1970. Ink on paper. © The artist. I am going to begin with a quotation from the art critic, ...

From Sketches to Reality: Generative AI in Interior Design

Interior design, a field traditionally reliant on human creativity and expertise, is undergoing a transformation. The catalyst? Generative AI. This powerful technology is redefining the design process, turning rudimentary sketches into stunning, realistic visualizations. It’s like having a mag...

The Skin of Reality

When I visit Kari Gatzke’s studio, which I have done a couple of times now, there’s coffee waiting, very good coffee, and cookies. This is, outwardly, a reunion of friends. Yet at the same time, this encounter features an underlying atmosphere of ritual observance, despite the warmth ...

A Reality Check on Virtual Reality

Silicon Valley has been trying to make virtual reality a mainstream technology ever since Facebook acquired VR headset maker Oculus for $2 billion in 2014. Now, nearly a decade later, Facebook has rebranded as Meta, and Oculus is still launching new headsets — yet virtual reality is ...

The Metaverse: Navigating the Next Frontier of Digital Reality

A concept that has been making waves recently is the Metaverse. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s a paradigm shift in how we perceive and interact with the digital realm. As the lines between the physical and virtual worlds blur, the Metaverse is emerging as the next frontier of digi...

The Virtual Reality Revolution:

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, few innovations have captured our imagination quite like Virtual Reality (VR). From immersive gaming experiences to transformative applications in healthcare and education, VR has rapidly become a buzzword in the tech world. In this tech summary, we delv...

Seeing is believing: Apple has reimagined the future of augmented and virtual reality

It’s not easy to articulate my initial response to Apple Vision Pro, bearing in mind that reinventing a category is complex, that Apple has been able to do it again with virtual and augmented reality, and that there will be no shortage of skeptics ready to deride it. Few, if any compan...

Changing Education with the Power of Virtual Reality

I have. It was the other day in history class. My mind kept wandering to the new video game coming out this week. It seemed much more interesting than learning about the Effects of the American Revolution for the 4th time. By the time the bell rang, I had no notes and even less of an idea ...

UI/UX in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two technologies that are transforming the way we interact with digital content. VR creates a fully immersive environment that replaces the real world, while AR overlays digital information on top of the real world. Both technologies require a diff...

Metaverse: Virtual Reality is Just the Beginning!

Hi friends, today I want to talk to you about a topic that is getting everyone talking: the Metaverse! But before you fall asleep thinking it’s just another buzzword, know that it’s not just another buzzword that goes by as quickly as the day-after-Christmas diet! But what is the Meta...

Healing in a Digital Dimension using Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation

Virtual reality (VR) is one of the most revolutionary technological advancements brought about by the digital age. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used in the medical field, especially in rehabilitation, breaking away from its early connections with only gaming or entertainment. Patients ...

Virtual Reality (VR): A Glimpse into the Digital FutureIntroductionVirtual Reality (VR) has…

Virtual Reality:A Glimpse into the Digital FutureIntroductionVirtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a groundbreaking technology that has captured the imagination of people around the world. It promises to transform the way we interact with digital content, explore new realms, and even experience the wo...

How Virtual Reality Therapy is Reshaping Mental Health

In recent years, technology has been stretching its transformative tendrils into various fields, and mental health care is no exception. Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT), a revolutionary form of treatment, is rapidly gaining traction, offering promising results for a myriad of psychological conditions....

eXtended Reality: The OASIS is the future!

In the realm of software development, eXtended Reality (XR) is no longer a distant dream but a tangible reality. With the rise of XR technologies, developers are exploring new horizons to create immersive and interactive software applications. The concept of the OASIS, as depicted in the Ernest Clin...

Will Virtual Reality be the next-gen teacher for our kids?

A few years back, I was working as a teaching volunteer with an organization in Bangalore, India, where I was helping a few underprivileged kids with their preparation for school exam. Though they had access to classrooms and teachers, they lacked a good teaching mechanism which would generate inter...

Virtual Reality: How VR Tricks Our Brains Into Believing It’s Real

Immersion is the heart and soul of VR. It’s all about making your brain forget it’s all a show and surrender to the make-believe. Top-notch graphics, 3D audio, and precise tracking serve as breadcrumbs for your brain to gobble up the illusion. In the VR realm, you can scale mountains, ex...

From Concept to Reality: How Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing Industries

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the term “digital twin” has been gaining prominence across various industries. A digital twin is essentially a virtual replica of a physical object, individual, or process embedded in a digital environment, and it has the potenti...

Who will look after us in old age? Virtual Reality will!

Virtual Reality (VR) has taken the tech world by storm, revolutionizing everything from gaming to medical training. But there’s another realm where VR is making a profound impact — senior care and therapy. This cutting-edge technology isn’t just for the younger generation. It&rsquo...

AI-Driven Virtual Reality: Creating Dynamic and Interactive Virtual Environments

Introduction Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering immersive experiences that transport users to virtual worlds. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in enhancing these experiences, creating dynamic and interactive ...

Virtual Reality in Therapy Market Size- Industry Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2032

Virtual reality (VR) therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses VR technology to create immersive and interactive experiences that can help patients to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including phobias, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Virtua...

Dreams to Reality— Building with Confidence

Imagine this — YOU, a budding digital artisan with an insatiable appetite for creating, immersed in a dimly lit room, fingers gracefully dancing on the keyboard. Your mission, should you choose to accept it — To breathe life into your wildest ideas on the screen of a smartph...

Mexico City — Expectations vs Reality

The announcement that you are heading to Mexico is often met with curiosity and excitement, but almost always with a tinge of fear and trepidation. Trembling lips quiver the sentiment to “be careful” and “stay safe”. I tried to bat these away with the news that we are traveli...

Rome: A Tapestry of Time — From Myth to Reality

Close your eyes and let your imagination carry you to the banks of the majestic Tiber River. The air is alive with the fragrance of olive trees, and the soft rustling of leaves transports you to a time long ago. Amongst the seven hills, Rome’s story began, and at its heart, lies the myth of Ro...

A bittersweet reality

Two weeks ago, I came back to Israel after five weeks abroad. The purpose of the trip was to visit my family in Paris and then, instead of quarantining in Tel Aviv (France is a red country), we decided to spend a two-week holiday in Greece (a green country) to avoid being imprisoned at home with ...

Electricity — The shocking reality. (2)

The U.S. uses 4,050 Terawatt hours of electricity per year. (That’s 4+ Trillion), That would require 422 million solar panels, each producing 9,600 watts a year. The world currently produces 38 million pannels per year, so in 11 years we will have made enough solar panels to power America. We ...

Blinding Moths in Nepal Reflect a Blinded Climate Reality

A few evenings back, we sat down for dinner in my apartment, basking in the warmth that had finally arrived after what felt like an endless winter. So, there we were — windows wide open, balcony doors inviting in the gentle Patagonian breeze, and a plate of milanesas on the table. Everything w...

Reality of Realty: 3 Things I’ve Learned When Becoming a Real Estate Agent

I didn’t grow up thinking “I want to be a real estate agent.” I was urged into this industry when I kept asking questions about real estate investing. A friend suggested, as a method to save money in my real estate transactions, why not become your own agent? The thought never occu...

We Old People Need Different Reality Shows

I am currently binge-watching season nine of the TV show, Alone. In it, ten hardened survivalists are dropped into the wilds of Labrador, Canada, where they film themselves as they slowly starve to death. The winner is the last one standing. I can’t get enough of it. Alone ...

Unraveling the Mahabharata: A Timeless Epic or Historical Reality?

The Red Soil of Kurukshetra One of the most striking pieces of evidence that bolsters the historical aspect of the Mahabharata is the red soil of Kurukshetra. The epic vividly mentions the soil turning red due to the bloodshed of millions of valiant soldiers who fought in the war. To this day, th...

The Harsh Reality of Hope

As a patient faces her darkest days following a failed surgery meant to treat her Parkinson’s Disease, a sobering reality emerges – that the pursuit of medical progress sometimes demands sacrifice. In sharing her devastating story, Parkie seeks not bitterness but understanding, so that o...

Can Mary, at 58, Get the Job She Deserves? Confronting the Reality of Ageism.

Mary, age 58, is trying to find a new job after being let go despite many years of service. After sending out over 1000 resumes, attending numerous interviews, and conducting a grueling job search that lasted over a year, Mary finally took a job at 60% of her salary. Although Mary had years of exper...

Alice and the Assault on Reality

We understand that doubling the length of a fish multiplies its weight at least eight times. We know that suspension cables break after a certain length because they cannot support their own weight. However, we are almost clueless about the fractal nature of the digital world and how it will chan...

Subjective and objective modeling of life- Reality vs. Illusion

Generally, in the neuro/cognitive scientific paradigm, what is emphasized and told is that our brain/mind processes and represents reality differently than it actually exists in the physical world. This has prompted many authors to say that what our brain perceives and interprets...

Entanglement: Unraveling the Threads of Reality

Prepare to embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of the quantum realm and delves into the interconnected nature of our reality. In this exploration of entanglement, we’ll uncover how the principles of quantum mechanics offer insights into the fabric of existence, and how an analog...

Psychedelics Can Change Your View on the Nature of Reality

The branch of philosophy concerning the nature of reality — metaphysics — is a murky subject. Philosophers of the East and the West have been wrestling with metaphysical questions for thousands of years. As of yet, these existential questions, like “What exactly is consci...

How Instagram Changes Our Perception of Reality

Well, maybe not everyone, but a lot of people do. According to the statistics, one billion people use Instagram each month, and 71% percent of those are under the age of 35. From this, we can conclude that a lot of people use Instagram, and most of them are young people. Young people ...

Language: The Problems of Realization of Reality

Philosophy is generally seen as a concept of the human process in collecting information in the form of speculation that is obtained after looking at the world in full view of a certain thing, which then can also be said to be radical. While the reality of the world is empty or empty, then one&rs...