Modern Wisdom #110 - Dr Sarah Jones - The Future Of Virtual Reality
Oct 10, 2019
Dr. Sarah Jones, the world's first PhD recipient in immersive storytelling, shares her groundbreaking insights on the future of virtual and augmented reality. She discusses how these technologies are transforming storytelling into an immersive experience, blending art and innovation. Topics include the ethical implications of VR, the enchanting world of 'story living,' and the exciting yet challenging advancements in immersive tech. Jones also reflects on the potential of holograms and the societal impact of these evolving narratives.
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Lazy VR
- Sky News filmed a VR experience on the migrant crisis, but reused their standard flat-screen approach.
- Dr. Jones criticizes this, arguing VR requires a different way of thinking about the story and the viewer's role.
Experience over Narrative
- VR storytelling prioritizes the experience over the narrative, asking what the audience should feel.
- In contrast, traditional storytelling focuses on a structured narrative with a beginning, middle, and end.
Chungking Mansions VR
- Dr. Jones created a VR experience in Hong Kong's Chungking Mansions, using moving shots and quick edits.
- This aimed to evoke the chaotic and disorienting feeling of the location, rather than just describing it.
