Does Mixed Reality bridge the gap of missing milestones? 

We're bullish on the whole mixed reality scene. Not only from a gaming perspective - but as a tool for human connection in an increasingly fragmented world. 

So, I asked the question: Is there a story that showcases how VR has helped, rather than hindered being there for a milestone? 

You bet there is. 

An 83 year old man with dementia celebrated his birthday virtually hiking through Glacier National Park - alongside his wife, who was in another state receiving treatment of her own. 

Despite the physical limitations, VR enabled the couple to rekindle old memories, and most importantly - not miss a milestone. 

Why is this important, or relevant? 

Instead of this only focusing on not missing a milestone - the session was able to vividly bring back fond memories of their real-life experiences.

See where I am going with this? 

Mixed Reality and real life are in fact - integrated. VR can and is used as a tool to better life in the real world... It triggered recognition of familiar environments and reduced agitation of being apart. 

Whether it's shared nostalgia or emotional intimacy - You're able to "be there" without physically being there. The same emotions were felt with walking through the national park - albeit without the pulled hamstring I would no doubt feel after 500m in. 

Things are changing rapidly these days. 

VR technology is shown to preserve presence, presence of across distance, time - and even ability. 

What's not to love about that?

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