“As one of VR’s pioneers, Jeremy Bailenson sheds light on how it works, its benefits, and how it will impact us in the future.” “An accessible introduction, a cogent primer, to the potential and pitfalls of VR.” Sherry Turkle, professor of the social studies of science and technology, MIT, and author of Reclaiming Conversation Read this to calibrate the ethical and moral choices ahead.' “Bailenson provides a clarifying framework for a necessary conversation about what it will mean to ‘be there’ in the twenty-first century. Jaron Lanier, VR pioneer and author of You Are Not A Gadget This book describes the edge of human self-knowledge, and a precipice of human foibles to avoid.” He helps us see more of our vulnerabilities and our potential than ever before. “Jeremy Bailenson’s work is unflinching and brave. “Excellent primer on the subject … It promises to be a fascinating journey.”

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand and hone performance through VR.” “Virtual reality is changing the way athletes train. People interested in the current state of virtual reality’s applications will enjoy Bailenson.” Kevin Kelly, founding editor of Wired and author of The Inevitable Read this before you enter this new world.” For decades he’s been researching how VR affects humans. “Few people alive know as much about VR as Jeremy Bailenson. Among other things, the book answers the sometimes vexing question of what VR is actually good for.” It’s short, it’s levelheaded and it tells you what you need to know. “If you want to understand the most immersive new communications medium to come along since cinema…I’d suggest starting with Mr.

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