[syndicatedjelly]

Ultimately though, even if you were able to recreate every sensory element of an experience, you know that what you’re experiencing isn’t reality. You put on the VR glasses, you’re aware that you’re not ACTUALLY sitting outside experiencing a cloudless night

[andybak]

I'm not sure I follow. That's like saying nobody has ever been moved by a painting or movie because they know it's not real?

[syndicatedjelly]

I think most people who see a painting or movie are aware that they’re not actually in the painting or in the movie. I’m not saying they don’t produce real emotions from people, but there’s certainly a difference.