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This essay asks how sight, sound and touch shape our sense of reality, and how technology might simulate parts of that experience.
Imagined scenarios, from a bridge on a hike to a virtual football, explore trust and safety in mixed environments. Alongside excitement about the possibilities, Alon calls for discussion of responsibility, rules and the distinction between physical objects and digital experiences.
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