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Chapter 1

ALTERNATIVE REALITY AND CAREER PATHS

THE WORLDS OF ALTERNATIVE REALITY If you’ve played the game Pokémon Go , used Snapchat Lenses, played games on a Wii, or worn a special headset to see a different world, you’ve used a form of alternative reality . But the term “alternative reality” is really just a general name for various types of different 3–D realities that can be created with the help of computers, cameras, animation software, sensors, 3–D audio, and other technology. In fact, there are three types of alternative realities that are used for entertainment purposes, in educational settings, and in the workplace. They are virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). Let’s take a look at these three specialized areas to learn about their similarities and differences.

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