Chapter
The Power of Immersive Technology
22:01 - 33:19 (11:17)
The use of immersive technology has the ability to trick our brains into believing we are experiencing something we are not. This technology has the potential to be both fascinating and dangerous.
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Language is a powerful tool that can create a sense of realism in virtual reality more effectively than touch and smell.
22:01 - 25:15 (03:13)
Summary
Language is a powerful tool that can create a sense of realism in virtual reality more effectively than touch and smell. It has the ability to transport us to another world and make us feel truly connected to digital beings.
ChapterThe Power of Immersive Technology
Episode#312 – Duncan Trussell: Comedy, Sentient Robots, Suffering, Love & Burning Man
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The human brain's imagination engine is incredibly powerful and is able to fill gaps in language and understanding better than graphics engines.
25:15 - 27:01 (01:46)
Summary
The human brain's imagination engine is incredibly powerful and is able to fill gaps in language and understanding better than graphics engines. Incentivizing humans to become addicted to the use of imagination is an important but overlooked aspect of reading.
ChapterThe Power of Immersive Technology
Episode#312 – Duncan Trussell: Comedy, Sentient Robots, Suffering, Love & Burning Man
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The immersive power of digital realities lies not in their photorealism, but in their ability to warp and tailor themselves to individual users, which can be both fascinating and alarming.
27:01 - 33:19 (06:17)
Summary
The immersive power of digital realities lies not in their photorealism, but in their ability to warp and tailor themselves to individual users, which can be both fascinating and alarming. The discussion also touches on the risks of speaking out on sensitive issues within the tech industry.