'Nightmare': Anand Mahindra On Video Of Man Wearing VR Set Inside Mall – News18

Ever since Apple unveiled its revolutionary Vision Pro virtual reality headset, it has taken the world by storm. The widespread adoption of this innovative device has sparked a surge of interest. With so much engagement in just a few months, a ton of videos featuring people using VR headsets have also gone viral.

People have also been spotted using the Apple Vision Pro in public places including roads, cafes and malls. One such video has now gained the attention of industrialist Anand Mahindra, who was seen highlighting the concerns of being “fully plugged in” while disconnecting from reality. He also suggested that if this is the future, it will be a “nightmare.”

The video shows a man roaming inside a mall on a scooter-like device while donning the Vision Pro VR headset. While he briefly pauses to buy popcorn and beverages, he later proceeds to explore other corners, remaining completely engrossed in the virtual environment.

The Mahindra Group chairman while sharing the same on his X handle wrote, “Completely plugged in… And yet, Completely disconnected. If this is the future, then it’s a nightmare…..”

While the video clearly pinpoints the debate around technological advancements and human connection, social media users were also left divided.

A user, while disagreeing with Mahindra’s viewpoint, wrote, “Every new technology brings along with the natural advantages, some challenges to how it blends with our existing societal norms. Spatial Computing is a giant technological leap in how people interact with each other – like how email/internet, computers, mobile phones did in the prev. decades…”, while another commented, “It is not. The device is going to get smaller with time until the virtual reality “naturally” blends with our every day life I’m excited.”

“Exactly sir, This feels so weird The future will have less human connect and more connect to machines,” another user shared.

“This should NOT to be the next “new normal,” a fourth user commented.

Along with an array of reactions, the post has gained over 3 lakh views.

Despite Apple stressing the need to avoid using the device “while operating a moving vehicle or use it while intoxicated or otherwise impaired,” many other alarming videos have also gained traction where people were seen wearing Vision Pro headsets while driving, walking, or crossing streets.