In Japan, their written language doesn't translate to keyboards well. So they have problem communicating with computers, so they really feel that what's missing from telephones and computer interfaces is this ability to move around in three-space.
Howard RheingoldEverything is removed. You're actually doing something dangerous when you get in your car, when you're getting on an airplane, or having sex.
Howard RheingoldThere may be a jump on electronic LSD with virtual reality, and the problem just with saying LSD, enough time has gone by that there is no distinction between psychedelics and other drugs.
Howard Rheingold