Anand Mahindra expressed concern over the implications of such immersive technology
A video going viral on the internet has sparked debate about the implications of advanced technology. The clip, originally posted by Robert Pointer, shows a man riding through a shopping center on a scooter-like vehicle. Here's the twist: he's wearing Apple's futuristic VR headset, the Vision Pro. Unaware of the real world thanks to VR, the man even manages to grab popcorn and drinks while seemingly lost in the virtual world. Interestingly, the scooter also appears to be equipped with smartphones.
Industrialist and Chairman of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, also reacted to the video and wrote, “Completely connected… And yet completely disconnected. If this is the future, then it's a nightmare…”
See the message here:
Completely connected…
And yet,
Completely disconnected.
If this is the future, then it's a nightmare…
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 11, 2024
The viral video sparked debates about the tightrope walking between technological advancements and human interaction.
One user commented: “It's like we're always online but not present. We need a digital detox!”
“Exactly sir, this feels so weird. The future will have less human connection and more connection with machines,” another user wrote.
The third user commented: “Yes, well said. Miss the old childhood days when we were so connected from morning to night. Nostalgia!”
“That's not the case. The device will shrink over time until virtual reality “naturally” blends into our daily lives. I'm excited,” wrote the fourth user.
“The future is creepier and scarier than we all thought,” said the fifth user.
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