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Episode 2: Tom Furness - Impactful Realities Podcast

Episode 2: Tom Furness - Impactful Realities Podcast

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Tom Furness, known as the grandfather of VR, shaped the industry from its earliest days — but his vision has always gone beyond the technology.


From classified Air Force projects to transformative research labs that generated over 27 companies, Tom’s work has helped define immersive tech.


In this episode, we talk about:


– Why real impact begins with the human, not the device


– The ethical fork ahead for immersive media


– How to build educational systems that scale imagination


– What the Virtual World Society is really building — and why now matters

A rare and timely conversation with one of the deepest minds in the field.


🎙 Hosted by Jason Jerald


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