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network-latency-challenges
The story illustrates how variable network delays disrupt coordinated activities like synchronized dancing in virtual spaces.
1 chapter across 1 book
Rainbows End (2007)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 19
In this chapter, Robert Gu and his companions, including Juan Orozco and Xiu Xiang, engage in a collaborative augmented reality exercise involving a virtual creature controlled by multiple users, highlighting the challenges of network latency and coordination. The narrative also explores Robert's teaching efforts with Juan, the social dynamics of the group, and the immersive use of wearable technology called Epiphany. The chapter emphasizes the interplay between human interaction, technology, and learning in a near-future educational setting.