Infinite Reality

Archival Summary & Scope

"Infinite Reality," by pioneering authorities Jim Blascovich and Jeremy Bailenson, offers a factual, expert-driven exploration of how virtual extensions are shaping our lives right now. Cited by the Supreme Court, this "mind-bending journey" (Wall Street Journal) investigates how our brains perceive reality and the profound potential of emerging digital technologies.

Blascovich and Bailenson examine:
* Timeless philosophical questions of self and reality in the digital age.
* How virtual reality's latest forms—from immersive games to social networks—are integrating into our daily lives.
* Surprising practical applications across fields like education, medicine, sex, and warfare.
* Further-off possibilities, including "total personality downloads" for future generations.

An essential, farsighted guide to our virtual future, Infinite Reality reveals how the human experience is being deeply transformed.