--- product_id: 15330368 title: "Virtual Reality: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds - and How It Promises to Transform Society" brand: "howard rheingold" price: "111 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/15330368-virtual-reality-the-revolutionary-technology-of-computer-generated-artificial-worlds store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Virtual Reality: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds - and How It Promises to Transform Society **Brand:** howard rheingold **Price:** 111 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Virtual Reality: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds - and How It Promises to Transform Society by howard rheingold - **How much does it cost?** 111 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/15330368-virtual-reality-the-revolutionary-technology-of-computer-generated-artificial-worlds) ## Best For - howard rheingold enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted howard rheingold brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Virtual Reality: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds - and How It Promises to Transform Society ## Images ![Virtual Reality: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds - and How It Promises to Transform Society - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715RklY2z8S.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A little dated, but still very pertinent *by C***T on April 26, 2012* Back when Internet access was uncommon, Howard Rheingold was traveling the world, talking to VR researchers. He'd visit a lab, give them a presentation about what he'd seen in other places, then see what they had been developing. Then, he'd go to another lab, frequently in another country, and do the same, incorporating what he'd seen at the last place into his presentation. In this fashion, he was serving as a walking information nexus. Researchers who were largely unaware of other research going on in other places would learn about each other, and make contact with each other, as a result of his travels and his presentations.Hell of a gig if you can get it. Where do I sign up for something like that? And get paid to do it?Many of the technologies he writes about are still unknown, a decade later. They were cool when he wrote about them. They're still cool. They just haven't gone mainstream, for one reason or another.If you buy and read this book today, you won't spend much time thinking "gee, that's old hat." Much of it is still quite eye-opening.The guys in the UK who were using compressed air and hoses, where many people would be trying to use hydraulic actuators (much higher cost), were very interesting.The differences between US and Japanese mindsets, WRT wearing headsets, was very amusing.Creating a device which you can move with your hand, which simulates different textures, was intriguing. Not sure what the practical applications are for that, but it was definitely intriguing. There's a whole realm of VR there which I don't know that anyone is touching.The high-speed motorcycle ride through Brooklyn, without physically moving, would be very fun to try. Even if it was film-based, back before the advent of cheap electronic displays. The fact that the guy even managed to incorporate wind, coming from different directions, and scent makes that one truly ground-breaking.I'd love to see an updated version, with "where are they now" information on more of the projects. I can't imagine what else has been developed in the interim. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What they thought VR would be back in the 90's *by D***N on June 17, 2016* A historical reference for what they thought VR would be back in the day. When this was written, it was thought that VR was right around the corner. Now 20+ years later, we are still just scratching the surface of what VR could be. Many of the authors ideas for where this could go have yet to be realized, so this book can still be mined for ideas and concepts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by C***G on November 19, 2017* Still relevant today! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/15330368-virtual-reality-the-revolutionary-technology-of-computer-generated-artificial-worlds](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/15330368-virtual-reality-the-revolutionary-technology-of-computer-generated-artificial-worlds) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*