Doug Smith: A Critical Look at Apple’s Virtual Reality Headset
What happens when you let Big Tech control how you see the world? Apple recently released a new model of the Apple Vision Pro headset. Although it can provide immersive experiences, what are the potential downsides to furthering our connection to the digital realm? On this episode of Mind Matters News out of the vault, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Doug Smith to the show to discuss the human impact of virtual reality technology. Doug is a senior software engineer with Covenant Eyes who is interested in the psychological impact of modern media. Our addiction to screens is addressed in his book [Un]Intentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires and How You Can Break Free. Doug works to help individuals and families break free from screen addiction so they can live out their purpose.
Additional Resources
- Follow Doug Smith at ThatDougSmith.com
- Doug Smith’s writing about Apple Vision Pro:
- Doug Smith’s Book: [Un]Intentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires, and How You Can Break Free
- Related Podcast:
- The Grandfather of VR: Thomas Furness on Virtual Reality
- Related Articles:
- Doug Smith’s recommended books:
- The Medium is the Message by Marshall McLuhan
- The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul
- Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman
