Embracing the unreal: alienation and authenticity in VR-based relationships and communities
Abstract: The emergence of Virtual Reality (VR) has redefined boundaries, pushing the realms of what humans perceive as real and unreal. As VR technology embeds itself into societal fabric, one of its profound impacts is witnessed in the way humans forge relationships and form communities within these virtual environments. But as these relationships and communities evolve in a pixelated universe, the concepts of 'authenticity' and 'alienation' demand scrutiny. How genuine are the connections we form in a world underpinned by binary codes? Are the communities, even if vibrant, pushing us towards a new form of alienation? Through a review of contemporary academic research, this paper delves into these intricate dynamics, seeking to understand the paradoxes presented by VR in the context of human relationships and communal sense.
engleski
2023
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Keywords: Virtual Reality, Authenticity, Alienation, Relationships, Digital Communities, Human Interaction.