Virtual Reality as the Next Disruptor Philip Rosedale Founder, Second Life, High Fidelity

18 Degrees of Freedom

2 Degrees of Freedom

2 DISRUPTIVE ELEMENTS:

Natural Interface Lifelike Communication

SMART PHONES MADE TECH CHEAP:

Light, retina-resolution screens Accurate, low latency sensors

INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE:

<100msec worldwide,below ITU VOIP recs 33Mbps average downstream bandwidth

VIRTUAL WORLD REQUIREMENTS:

Identity Hyperlinks

Shared Content Infinite Spaces

Large Audiences

NOT REQUIRED, BUT LIKELY:

Standard Protocols Open Source

Common Formats Distributed Servers

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FIRST USES:

Education Events

Workspaces Building

Exploration

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