March 31, 2029 – American adults spend an average of 12 hours a day divorced from reality, immersing themselves in 3D television, virtual environments and holographic imagery, according to a new study.
The “Virtual Reality Consumer Mapping” study was conducted by Bowling Green State University’s Center on Interpersonal Disengagement and the Nielsen-funded Council on Research into Societal Deterioration.
For the year-long study, observers recorded the exposure of 275 subjects to four categories of virtual reality: two-dimensional virtual online worlds, immersive 3D television shows, holographic games, and holographic vacations.
The study found the average amount of virtual interaction time for all age groups was “strikingly similar” at roughly 12 hours, although the type of devices and formats used by the respective groups varied.
The researchers found that people under the age of 40 averaged the most time immersed in holographic games and 2D virtual communities, while people 40 and up were more likely to spend time watching 3DTV and vacationing in holographic rooms.
“These findings are an important barometer on the psychological health of America,” said Prof. Les Frenz, head of the research project. “They demonstrate that people can live full and meaningful lives without having to interact with their families or friends.”
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