Harvard Professor Steven Pinker on the Meta Quest VR Headset

Virtual reality (VR) technology represents the convergence of several sets of major forces in modern postindustrial life: big tech, novelty consumer demand, and interactive digital spaces. VR headsets promise immersive experiences in gaming, work, exercise, and entertainment, but their implications extend beyond these applications. Johnstone Family professor of psychology Steven Pinker explores the psychological and social dimensions of VR after experimenting with a Meta Quest device. Read more: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/01/harvard-steven-pinker-psychology-virtual-reality-meta-quest-headset https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2024/02/pinker-harvard-psychology-vision-pro Steven Pinker tries Apple Vision Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOWor6lu5Pk Steven Pinker's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC_eWrcIw-y8re0HfDnB6eKw #harvard #harvarduniversity #meta #metaverse #virtualreality #virtual #psychology #technology #tech