How can Virtual Reality change us from our regular lifestyle ?

The power of virtual reality lies in the fact that it tricks the subconscious and renders it unable to distinguish between real and stimulating environments. Even though the user is only playing a game, the subconscious adjusts to the new surroundings as if they are real. The fight or flight response generated is real. (During stressful situations, the brain either takes a fight response where the individual stays put to fight with the situation or flight response where the individual tries to escape from the situation.)

For instance, while using the Oculus Rift Headset and playing a game, the individual tends to duck at things thrown at him during the game. The use of virtual reality in gaming has changed the way children play games. Gaming has become more intense, immersive and even impressive.

By the use of virtual reality technology will change the way education systems work. The use of interactive methods like audio and visual devices had already made learning fun. With virtual reality, a child would be able to explore the new dimensions. The child would be able to train himself to do the experiment in a simulator. He would be able to go on a virtual reality field trip to Moon and other space objects. The medical science is also benefiting from virtual reality. The trainee surgeons can perfect their techniques in a realistic environment and test their theory before applying it in real life.

For instance, a doctor took the scans of baby’s heart, uploaded them on his laptop and took a virtual tour of the heart. With this, he could easily perform surgery before time and save the baby by understanding the crux of the problem.

Like the internet has been the torch bearer for bringing the way information is communicated, virtual reality would change the way experiences are communicated. It is also changing the way companies interact with customers and target them. The companies create computer-induced reality and make their customers have a feel good about them. For example, companies dealing with adventure rides often create a virtual reality experience of one of their famous rides for the customers to feel the thrill of.

Another instance, various hotels have employed the use of virtual 3D tour of their hotels in order to entice customers into engaging with them. The 360 virtual tours make the customer experience the luxury of the hotel without paying any fees. This further makes them want to commit to the hotel service and book their rooms.

Even though 3D movies have already enhanced the cinematic experience, mixing it with virtual reality experience boosts up the level. Often the film watchers want to play the role of some character or enter the era of the movie. With virtual reality, the users would be able to do just that. They would be able to see the movie in action, feel it, enter it and see it from different angles.

Everybody wants to escape reality every once in a while. They want to travel to new places for a refreshing change but social responsibilities tie them down. However, with virtual reality, the users will be able to tour the places without leaving their homes. They can simply relax in their selected place without moving an inch from their sofa. This will further improve the quality of life by exploring the world and experiencing it firsthand.