TED: The birth of virtual reality as an art form | Chris Milk

The speaker shares a personal journey from experiencing the emotional power of music to exploring virtual reality (VR) as a new medium. Initially captivated by music, the speaker pursued music video directing but found it lacked the raw power of music alone. Discovering VR, the speaker realized its potential to bridge the gap between storytelling and direct experience. VR is seen as a transformative medium, offering new ways to engage senses and emotions. The talk explores VR's current state, challenges, and future possibilities, emphasizing its role as an empathy machine and a platform for humanity.

What does the speaker describe as going straight to the emotional vein and into the heart?

• Virtual reality

• Music

• Literature

• Art

What realization did the speaker have about adding visuals to music?

• It enhanced the power of music

• It equated the power of raw music

• It added narrative dimension but not the same power

• It was a successful career path

What technology did the speaker find that they had only read about in science fiction?

• Augmented reality

• 3D printing

• Virtual reality

• Artificial intelligence

How does the speaker describe the current state of virtual reality?

• As advanced as modern cinema

• Equivalent to year one of cinema

• Fully developed

• A passing trend

What does the speaker believe VR can become in terms of human connection?

• A humanity platform

• A tech platform

• A gaming platform

• A social media platform