Navigating Virtual Reality: The Horizon Experience

This chapter explores the rise of Horizon, Facebook's new virtual reality platform, and its impact on social interactions in VR. It examines the challenges of balancing user engagement and safety while comparing Horizon to existing platforms such as Sansar and Rec Room. The discussion also highlights the importance of user-generated content and the evolution of VR technology, particularly focusing on the Quest headset and its role in increasing accessibility to virtual worlds.