Huggett, J. (2020) Virtually real or really virtual: towards a heritage metaverse. Studies in Digital Heritage, 4(1), pp. 1-15. (doi: 10.14434/sdh.v4i1.26218)
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Abstract
The hype surrounding the impending mainstreaming of Virtual Reality can seem to prioritize the digital above the critical. With the development of VR said to be at a pivotal point, there is an important opportunity to consider the emergence of virtual heritage and its potential futures. This paper argues that there is a disjunction between the present reality of virtual heritage and virtual reality, and discusses the twin challenges of presence and realism within virtual reality. In particular, it highlights a paradox inherent in virtual heritage and virtual reality and proposes the use of ‘loose-realism’ as a solution. Ultimately, the challenge is to address the claims that virtual reality represents a new class of information system, or metaverse, in order that virtual heritage fully engages with enquiry about the past
Item Type: | Articles |
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Keywords: | Virtual reality, virtual heritage, virtual presence, virtual realism, virtual immersion, archaeogaming. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Huggett, Dr Jeremy |
Authors: | Huggett, J. |
Subjects: | C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology |
College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Archaeology |
Journal Name: | Studies in Digital Heritage |
Publisher: | Indiana University |
ISSN: | 2574-1748 |
ISSN (Online): | 2574-1748 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2019 The Author |
First Published: | First published in Studies in Digital Heritage 4(1): 1-15 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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