A large crowd of unmoving clones standing still in a mostly empty world amid tinny-ass beats that’d sound weak coming out of a Game Boy. It almost seems like they’re waiting for something to happen.

Virtual reality is no longer a futuristic concept. It has already entered our lives in various forms, including gaming and socializing. But it’s not just for entertainment purposes anymore.

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