“There is this illusion that we are all connected, but the reality is that we are more isolated than ever before.”

— Jaron Lanier

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About Jaron Lanier

Computer Scientist • American

Jaron Lanier is a pioneering American computer scientist, writer, and musician, widely regarded as a founder of the field of virtual reality (VR). He coined the term 'virtual reality' in the 1980s and founded VPL...

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