Virtual Worlds Day

Neo, the hero of the Wachowski brothers' science fiction films, believes that he lives in a matrix where everything around him is a simulation The illusory world, which with the help of 3D creates the effect of reality of what is happening on a smartphone or computer, is called virtual To simulate it, software and special sensory devices are used that affect the organs of smell, touch, vision and hearing A holiday was invented in honor of the artificially created environment using computer technology August 20 is Virtual Worlds Day In recent years, the number of Internet users has reached 5 billion people About 63% of the world's population plays virtual games, participates in webinars, attends online training courses and uses VR simulators Some of these events take place in illusory worlds and spaces created using computer graphics Immersion in this artificial environment does not raise doubts about the reality of what is happening and gives the user the opportunity to become a direct participant in the events An unusual holiday appeared in 2008 on the initiative of the Association of Virtual Worlds According to its members, a believable simulation of reality through three-dimensional modeling of space requires close observation and study Like any innovation, virtual worlds are fraught with various risks - from the theft of personal data and theft of the results of the work of network users to a detrimental effect on the human psyche Artificially created reality is actively used in marketing, attracting customers to goods and services and increasing the level of sales Modern technologies are used in the entertainment industry, at exhibitions, in online training of doctors, in the design of industrial equipment, in creating real estate designs and in other areas of life Virtual worlds are where gamers spend most of their lives For their convenience, manufacturers supply computers with special software, produce helmets and glasses, joysticks (gamepads), and gloves with built-in sensors Even by historical standards, the recently artificially simulated reality seemed like a prospect for the distant future Virtual Worlds Day is an excellent reason to re-read science fiction novels, watch the latest film in the cyberpunk media franchise “Resurrection of the Matrix”, “Source Code”, “The Thirteenth Floor” and other films The rate of implementation of VR technologies in all areas of life is growing year by year Therefore, all fans of interactive media and augmented reality celebrate August 20 as Virtual Worlds Day