Mandarin Monkey Podcast E16 - 9/9, Virtual Reality & Sickness
Oct 18, 2018
Dive into a mix of candid anecdotes about sickness and the thrills of virtual reality. The hosts share their experiences with new VR setups and the emotional impact of immersive films. From terrifying horror demos to heart-pounding adventures, they explore how VR can trigger real-life sensations. Plus, learn about a fascinating lunar festival and the importance of idioms in Mandarin. Join them as they navigate the highs and lows of both being under the weather and soaring through virtual worlds.
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Couple's Sick Streak From Flu To Food Poisoning
- Tom and Ula describe being sick together: Tom had flu then food poisoning and Ula had a cold that lingered into a month-long cough.
- They explain temperature changes and weakened immunity likely caused their illnesses and recovery took days to weeks.
Setting Up And First VR Sessions At Home
- Tom and Ula bought a PlayStation VR set and set it up at home with a camera and new TV stand.
- They played a demo disc and one full game (a robot game) and explored several VR experiences together.
VR Makes Stories Emotionally Immediate
- VR places you inside scenes rather than viewing them from a distance, which makes emotional stories feel intensely real.
- Both hosts felt strong emotional reactions from a short VR film that made them physically lean and cry.
