I wonder about what happens when people pass the tipping point of prioritizing the virtual world over the physical world. That is even bleaker than trying to surmise who, in the end, might "own it" because once it's to that point we've already lost it all.
Wouldn't these devices cause anxiety and depression related mental problems?
Humans need humans to feel okay and happy, and if these things remove lots of that (a digital avatar isn't the same thing) ... that could be dangerous?
Whilst if they automatically shut down for the rest of the day, after 3h usage, then maybe more ok.
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For deep focus mode software development though, having no distractions, a 360' wide virtual screen (or 180' would be enough) could be lovely. I could fit ... 9 editors side by side. And different project tree views, and a 30'' web design window and Dev Tools. In just a pair of glasses
Global warming shows that we have already passed that point. People care more about status and lifestyle than life.
But is it bleak? When we go all in on virtuality, and the resolution is high enough and all senses are covered, what would be missed from the physical world?
