If You Like Immersion, You’ll Love This Reality - NYTimes.com

Final paragraphs of a virtual reality reality check

"Another potential use is pure escapism. History shows that we’ve never shied away from such immersive experiences when they work. Since their invention, movies have offered a compelling, immersive world. These days, we go outside wearing big headphones to transport us through music. And we can’t stop staring at our phones.

“If you use Oculus to look at a panoramic photo, it feels like you’re there,” Mr. Dixon said. “Who wouldn’t want to do that after a long day of work — to change your mental state by escaping into a photo?”

He added, “In some ways, the biggest competitor to virtual reality might be a bottle of wine.”"

If You Like Immersion, You’ll Love This Reality - NYTimes.com