the inside story of the virtual reality revolution Ewalt, David M. 1976- creator text bibliography nyu 2018 monographic eng 276 pages ; 24 cm "In Defying Reality, David M. Ewalt traces the story from ancient amphitheaters to Cold War military laboratories, through decades of hype and failure, to a nineteen-year-old video game aficionado who made the impossible possible. Ewalt looks at how businesses are already using this tech to revolutionize the world around us, and what we can expect in the future. Writing for a mainstream audience as well as for technology enthusiasts, Ewalt offers a unique perspective on VR. With firsthand accounts and on-the-ground reporting, Defying Reality shows how virtual reality will change our work, our play, and the way we relate to one another"--Jacket. Prologue: The spark -- Pygmalion's spectacles -- The ultimate display -- Console cowboys -- Into the rift -- Two billion reasons -- Taking hold -- VR and coding in Las Vegas -- The oncoming train -- This is real -- We'll use the orgasmatron -- Magical thinking -- Epilogue: The age of the unreal. David M. Ewalt. Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-265) and index. Virtual reality Realidad virtual Virtual reality Technological innovations Forecasting Realidad virtual Innovaciones tecnológicas QA 76.9 E94d 2018 9781101983713 (hardcover) 110198371X (hardcover) 2018289143 TOH 181023 20250603110002.0 20716419 eng