After Apple announced their new VR headset, the Apple Vision Pro, Twitter users were quick to point out similarities to the science fiction film Ready Player One. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg and based on a novel by Ernest Cline, is set in a virtual world accessed through headsets. During Apple's recent keynote event, they unveiled their new headset, which allows users to interact with augmented reality, and users on Twitter have noted similarities in framing and shot choice to Ready Player One. However, not all responses to the new device have been positive.
How Similar Is The Apple Vision Pro To Ready Player One?
The Apple Vision Pro and the headsets in Ready Player One may share a similar appearance, but their purposes are vastly different. While the headsets in the film serve as a gateway to a virtual reality world, the Vision Pro is primarily designed for app interaction, taking photos, and viewing content. Despite these differences, the Vision Pro does suggest a step towards a shared virtual reality experience. In the film, the OASIS is a means of escape from a less-than-desirable reality, but some Twitter users have expressed concern about the implications of such a world becoming a reality for humanity.
The novel Ready Player One also explores the perils of capitalism, with the protagonist striving to prevent a tech corporation from inundating the OASIS with advertisements. This resonates with some Twitter users who express concern over Apple's prominent position in the tech industry.
