Virtual Reality

Samuel Greengard's *Inside Extended Reality* offers a comprehensive exploration of extended reality (XR)—encompassing augmented (AR), virtual (VR), and mixed reality (MR)—tracking its evolution from speculative concept to mainstream force. This MIT Press Essential Knowledge volume details XR's history, technological advancements, and diverse applications, from immersive VR headsets to data-rich AR glasses. Greengard critically examines the profound social, psychological, and ethical ramifications of XR, analyzing how it is reshaping industries, communication, and human experience, and prompting readers to consider its transformative impact on society's future.

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