Surprising predictions part 4

 What if you could create your own virtual world?

Imagine your own virtual world, where you can have whatever kind of things you desire and have complete freedom to be yourself. If this sounds like something that would interest you, then this article might be just what you’re looking for! In the following paragraphs, I will explain how virtual reality has changed and will continue to change the way people live their lives by creating their own worlds that match their personalities and hobbies! So, without further ado, let’s get started!

Creating a Virtual World

With technology becoming more and more advanced, it's not surprising that people are starting to create their own virtual worlds. Whether it's for business or pleasure, there are many benefits to creating a virtual world. For example, you can customize it to suit your needs, make it as big or small as you want, and populate it with whatever type of people or creatures you desire. Plus, since it's virtual, there are no limits to what you can do in your world; the sky is literally the limit! It's possible to go back in time and bring extinct animals back to life, recreate the past before tragedy strikes, change the weather patterns...the possibilities are endless. It also helps promote creativity by allowing people to experiment without consequences or worry about real-world repercussions. However, despite all these wonderful features, there is one major drawback: due to its infinite nature, maintaining a world like this takes an incredible amount of energy which can cause stress on both software and hardware. In order for everything to run smoothly and efficiently (and because we need time away from our screens), limiting this limitless universe would have its advantages as well. There's always the option of simulating a day instead of letting things run continuously. You might be wondering how much power this would require, but actually less than what is needed when running 24/7. And as far as stress on software and hardware, most computers nowadays can easily handle just about anything thrown at them. Still, care should be taken when making any changes so that issues don't arise down the line; programmers should be aware of potential bugs before adding something new to the system. Overall, though, I'm still excited about the future prospects of creating my own virtual world. Imagine being able to program your life according to your desires and never having to worry about someone else interfering with those plans again! The possibilites are truly endless and I hope that soon I'll be able to share my thoughts and ideas through my very own virtual world. 

One of my favorite classic shows was Doctor Who, mainly because of its ability to tell different stories set in different time periods while managing to keep everything connected. Since Doctor Who had such a wide variety of settings across multiple times and places, I felt that recreating elements like Daleks and Cybermen would really help tie together these different eras. In addition, using graphics such as pyramids or Mayan hieroglyphics will help me evoke nostalgia while staying true to who I am today. However, despite my continued interest in recreating old sci-fi series, another inspiration came up quite unexpectedly after watching Planet Earth—I fell in love with blue whales once again.

Your Own Virtual Reality

Imagine a world where you could be anyone you wanted to be, where you could go anywhere you wanted to go. You could fly, teleport, or even walk on water. In this world, there are no limits. You can do anything you can imagine. It's just like the real world - only it's not. So what would you like to see in YOUR OWN VIRTUAL WORLD? 

I would want to go on an adventure with my friends and explore the different planets of our solar system! 

Or maybe I want to get caught up in an epic battle between good and evil that rages across the globe! 

I also think it would be cool if I could use my magic powers for good against all of the evil villains! 

There is so much more we need for our virtual reality, but we need YOU! Your input will help shape this awesome place and turn it into whatever we want it to be! All you have to do is write your idea down below and share it with us! Who knows, maybe your idea will become a part of MY OWN VIRTUAL WORLD. It was lunchtime and Henry had been working on his laptop for two hours straight without taking a break. He felt bored, stuck in his old life, unhappy. And he knew it was time to make some changes. When he closed his laptop after scrolling through Facebook one last time, he was determined: He needed to live in HIS OWN VIRTUAL WORLD! But how? The answer came to him when he walked past the street vendor selling those big puffy orange pillows. Henry bought one and immediately ran home. Once inside, he took out his phone, plugged in his headphones, grabbed a bag of popcorn from the pantry, found an open spot on the couch...and finally felt at peace. As he entered his favorite VR game, Henry couldn't believe that this was his own personal paradise. And as soon as he made himself comfortable by the campfire, everything went black--the next thing he knew, it was morning and time to wake up. Now every day before work, Henry finds himself going back to the same spot for a little bit of relaxation before tackling another long day. He may not be living out a video game fantasy anymore (he doesn't really have time), but now instead of being trapped by reality, reality is trapped by him--in MY OWN VIRTUAL WORLD! 

How would YOU like to live in YOUR OWN VIRTUAL WORLD? Here's a few tips to get started! 1) First off, think about what you can envision vividly. 2) Write out an inventory list of all of your belongings and use descriptive language when possible - who wouldn't want an Xbox One + newest games or all my friends + amazing adventures!? 3) Use visuals whenever possible - photographs are great, especially ones where you're showing only half your face and looking away from the camera. 4) Lastly, be sure to include sensory details. What does it feel like to be in your OWN VIRTUAL WORLD? 

I'm excited to hear about the creations of others! What would you love to see in YOUR OWN VIRTUAL WORLD?

Your Virtual Self

In a virtual world, you could be anyone you want to be. You could have any superpower or ability, and no one could tell you what to do. You could make all the rules. Wouldn't that be amazing?

Of course, there are some downsides to this. If everyone had their own virtual world, it would be hard to keep track of everyone and communicate with them. And if people started spending more time in their virtual worlds than in the real world, that might not be so great either. But still, it's an idea worth considering. 

It sounds like a dream come true for many people who don't feel like they fit in well in the real world. They might love being able to explore new places without ever leaving home. Plus, because everyone is completely different from each other, we'd get to learn about cultures we wouldn't normally get to experience firsthand. 

If our online personas are just avatars for ourselves (think Second Life), then these virtual worlds would likely change how we see ourselves and those around us. They could allow us to live out fantasies like becoming famous rock stars or super heroes, but if they're not just avatars, then people may start living inside their computer-generated selves instead of doing things outside in the real world which can lead to a sense of disconnection between humans and reality. If a virtual world becomes mainstream, will it take over as the real world or will the two coexist alongside each other? We'll just have to wait and see. 

Virtual Reality VR technology is still improving, but once it gets more advanced—and is cheaper to access—we might be able to answer all these questions pretty soon. In fact, some VR projects already exist that seem right out of science fiction, such as Oculus Rift's video game EVE: Valkyrie. Imagine playing a multiplayer video game on an Oculus headset while immersed completely in space with flying jetships—pretty cool, huh? That's the kind of thing you could do in a virtual world. One downside is that physical movements might become difficult when playing through VR devices like Oculus Rift. For example, players using motion controllers need to hold onto something while they move around the game area to avoid getting dizzy or falling down. Another problem with immersive games where players must stand up and move around is that only certain rooms or areas are suitable for playtime, meaning lots of gamers would need furniture rearranged before they could use their favorite VR games again. Of course, there are upsides too. By cutting off the player's senses of sight and sound, artificial environments could feel much more realistic and natural. When surrounded by 360° scenery in their minds, users would feel less self-conscious than they do when standing in front of others during everyday life. There are also various mental health benefits associated with playing video games like these including reducing stress levels, relieving depression symptoms, and even decreasing anger issues! Some studies even show that interacting with virtual characters can help social skills development among children because they're always forced to work together instead of competing against each other all the time (which seems inevitable). 

We won't know exactly what virtual worlds will look like until they actually happen.

Customizing Your Avatar

In a virtual world, you would be able to customize your avatar to look however you want. You could make it look like yourself, or you could make it look like a completely different person. You could even make it look like a animal or a mythical creature. The possibilities are endless!

You would also be able to choose what kind of environment you want to live in. Do you want to live in a tropical paradise? A snowy mountain? Or even in space? It's up to you!

In a virtual world, you would have complete control over your environment and who you interact with. If you wanted to go on an adventure, all you need to do is type adventure into the search bar on the home screen. Then the next thing you know, you're walking through a magical forest that was created just for your eyes only. You could decide where to go next, or stay here and continue exploring. The choice is yours. 

This is the perfect way to escape from reality when things get too hectic. No matter how stressed out you might feel, there's always time for some fun in a virtual world! There will never be any distractions, so you can fully focus on having fun without worrying about anything else. You can spend hours upon hours exploring new places, trying new foods and meeting new people without ever getting bored. There's no pressure; this is just for your enjoyment. It doesn't matter how hard you work because everything will reset every night anyway. All of the hard work will pay off as soon as you log back on tomorrow morning, because then you'll see all of the progress that has been made since last night.

Choosing Your Outfit

You get to pick what you want to wear! You can be as outrageous or as conservative as you want, and no one can tell you what to do. You can also change your outfit as often as you like, so you can always keep up with the latest trends. If you get tired of your outfit, you can simply log out and change it. 

There are no rules when it comes to fashion in a virtual world, so have fun and express yourself! You can even show off new outfits that you've designed, which is perfect for designers looking for feedback on their designs. You can play dress-up without any clothes too! Creating Objects: One thing people love about virtual worlds is being able to create objects they can't find anywhere else. In Second LifeTM there are over 15 million different types of items available for sale and all shapes and sizes of stores where you can buy them (most shops have freebies as well). Virtual shopping malls mean that you don't even need to leave your house anymore - just visit an online store while wearing your pajamas and order whatever you need right from the comfort of your bed. Whether you're looking for some new furniture to put in your virtual living room or want to spice up your avatar's wardrobe, these stores will provide everything you need at competitive prices. 

Next time you're feeling bored, give Second LifeTM a try! It's more than just a game, it's your own personal universe. And what happens inside stays inside.

Choosing Your Home

You would start by choosing the perfect location for your home. In your virtual world, you would have total control over the climate, so you could pick a place that is always sunny and warm, or cool and breezy. You could also choose to live in a more extreme environment, like on top of a mountain or in the middle of a desert. Once you've chosen your location, you can start to build your dream home. You'll be able to customize everything from the architecture and color palette, to what kind of doors it has. The sky's the limit when it comes to designing your new space! When you're finished designing your house, all you need to do is enter an address into Google Maps and voila—you'll be living in your very own digital domain. It’s not just houses either; you could design your whole city to fit any lifestyle imaginable. Want to take a trip back in time? Simply design the streets with old-fashioned gas lamps and vintage storefronts. Like country life? Build charming cottages with front porches, apple trees, and farm animals grazing outside. You could even make your city look like a tropical paradise with palm trees lining every street corner! There are no limits when it comes to customizing your surroundings; anything is possible! If you want to spend your days relaxing at the beach, go ahead and add sand dunes, gentle waves, and a little lagoon where your friends can catch some rays while they watch the sunset. Maybe you'd rather fly high above your city on a gondola suspended by hot air balloons? Just type gondola into Google Maps' search bar and set out on an adventure across town. There are endless possibilities waiting for you inside your own digital realm: after all, this is YOUR world. It’s not just houses either; you could design your whole city to fit any lifestyle imaginable. Want to take a trip back in time? Simply design the streets with old-fashioned gas lamps and vintage storefronts. Like country life? Build charming cottages with front porches, apple trees, and farm animals grazing outside. You could even make your city look like a tropical paradise with palm trees lining every street corner! There are no limits when it comes to customizing your surroundings; anything is possible! If you want to spend your days relaxing at the beach, go ahead and add sand dunes, gentle waves, and a little lagoon where your friends can catch some rays while they watch the sunset.

Adding Friends & Family

You would be able to add anyone you want as a friend or family member. This would be perfect for people who live far away or for those who have trouble making friends. You could also add celebrities, fictional characters, or even animals! The possibilities are endless. And with the Internet of Things (IoT) devices that are currently being developed, this may not be too far off in the future. VR headsets like Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR make it possible to experience these worlds on a screen- but what about an augmented reality (AR) headset that overlays these digital worlds onto the real world? Imagine walking around outside and being able to see all the buildings in a city block pop up around you. Or sitting down at home, wearing your AR glasses, and choosing from hundreds of different furniture options for your living room before actually buying anything! Not only is this technology already being researched by major companies such as Microsoft, but many tech experts predict that in 10 years’ time, we will all be using augmented reality instead of virtual reality because of its many benefits. 

This new medium has a lot of potential for developers to create games and environments never before imagined - maybe even ones where we can meet our favorite celebrity? In the meantime, we can enjoy watching other people's avatars - or avatars - interact with each other through social media platforms such as Facebook Live and YouTube 360. 

Maybe someday soon we'll find ourselves saying make me famous rather than make me rich. What do you think? Do you agree that virtual reality is better than augmented reality? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 

*In a recent survey of 1,000 online respondents conducted by Thrive Global: - 14% preferred VR; 26% preferred AR; and 50% had no preference (although 3% said both). - 40% agreed AR made it easier to connect with people they didn’t know; 20% disagreed. Interestingly, when asked which technology was more appealing when considering one’s career goals, 31% chose VR and 23% chose AR. When asked which technologies were more appealing when considering one’s personal life goals, 47% chose VR and 33% chose AR. When asked which technologies were more appealing when considering one’s social life goals, 27% chose VR and 44% chose AR. All told, the results seem to indicate that while the most popular choice seems to be the newer trend of Virtual Reality for work purposes, there is still a significant amount of preference for Augmented Reality in regards to personal life goals.

Interacting in the World

It would be amazing if you could design and create your own world, wouldn't it? You would be able to control everything that happens in it and make it exactly how you want it. You could make it a utopia where everyone is happy and there's no crime or poverty. Or you could make it a dystopian nightmare where the strong rule over the weak and life is a constant struggle. The possibilities are endless! In some ways, this sounds like an ideal situation because you can create anything you want. But on the other hand, it can also lead to negative consequences because when people are unhappy with their lives they don't just dream of something better- they take action and work towards making their dream come true. And sometimes those actions are not always positive for society as a whole. For example, when Adolf Hitler was in power he used propaganda to brainwash the German population into believing his beliefs and committing atrocious acts against others. If we had been born into his Germany instead of ours we might have ended up doing terrible things ourselves as well. What if our own country came under fascist rule? Would we fight back or let our dreams turn into nightmares? Would we fight against fascism with words or force? 

This discussion points out the dangers that could happen if you're given complete control over what happens in your reality. We know all too well what horrors exist on earth now and many people worry about having complete control of their environment. 

There are definitely pros and cons to both worlds but I think I'm going to stick with reality! 

I hope my discussion on whether or not we would be better off creating our own personal realities helped you come to a decision.