Humans Living in Cyberspace/Virtual Reality
Pros
Cons
Explore new places without actually being there
Increased effectiveness with education
Creation of a realistic world for whatever purpose the virtual space is made for
Addiction to virtual reality can lead to members not wanting to experience the real world
Technology can be complex for some people and doesn't help them if they don't understand the equipment
Equipment can be expensive and thus implementation can be costly initially
Symptoms of cybersickness such as nausea, dizziness, and eye strain
Sedentary lifestyle can negatively impact the person's physical well-being
Students become more engaged with a specific subject such as chemistry labs because they can conduct experiments
Other fields of study and companies can use virtual reality to provide an avenue for practical application such as engineering
Places from the past or the future can be created and it makes it to where you're "traveling through time"
Virtual reality is usually seen for video games, which enhance the immersive experience
It can also be used for people to draw or practice their other artsy skills within a virtual world
The older generation usually struggle because of the new equipment and the resistance for learning new things
Some people just are not technology savvy and struggle just like the older generation
Due to expensive implementation, some companies and education systems are not provided this luxury and thus fall behind
People who are handicapped/paralyzed can use this virtual reality to do whatever they want
Monitoring members vital signs without their consent can cause a lot of issues for companies
Unless the member agreed to it, there could be lawsuits or other legal issues
Play all types of video games for their own entertainment
Explore different regions of the world or even fantasy or science fiction worlds
Increased mental well-being/reduced stress due to having this technology
Member can feel like their being spied on, increasing levels of stress