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Computer science: Visionary of virtual reality

Aldo Faisal explores the immersive journey of technology pioneer Jaron Lanier.

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Faisal, A. Computer science: Visionary of virtual reality. Nature 551, 298–299 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/551298a

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  1. I have just started this book. It is great. His early years are extremely interesting.

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