EVENT: Lanier to speak at Stanford today

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Author: Robert L. Miller
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 16:57

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[MOD. NOTE:  This came in too late for prior posting...like at
4 PM today! -- Bob J.]

Jaron Lanier will be speaking at Stanford University today. 
The general announcement follows.

Robert Miller
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                EE380 Computer Systems Colloquim
                      Winter Qtr. 1992/93
                      Lecturer Number 4

Date:  Wednesday, January 27, 1993
Time:   4:15 - 5:30pm
Place:  Skilling Auditorium, Stanford University

Title:  Virtual Reality

Speaker:  Jaron Lanier, Domain Simulations, Inc.

Abstract:

Virtual Reality represents a design philosophy for computer systems in
which human physiology and cognition are the guiding principles.  By
designing peripheral devices and interactive software that reproduce
the sensory-motor feedback loop that the human body is accustomed to
finding in the physical world, it is possible to simulate the
experience of alternate worlds.  Virtual reality has created a new
market for computer systems, a new focus for advanced research, and
evokes fascinating philosophical and social investigations.  This
presentation will discuss the components of a Virtual Reality system
and the history of the field, and will encourage discussion of the
aesthetic and epistimological frontiers of VR.

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