Pygmalion's Spectacles

This is a great short story that gives a surprisingly accurate description of what VR may be like. If you remember that this was written in the 1930s, it's even more amazing. It's short, and it's free, and well worth the time it takes to read it. It raises many interesting questions about how real r......more

Another great short story from the undervalued Weinbaum. Pygmalion's Spectacles features Dan, another young man of society, meeting Dr Ludwig, an eccentric old scientist, who presents him with an invention that redefines one's understanding of reality. However, where this tale differs from The Worlds......more

A dreamy story (pun intended) which has a lot to do with dreams and fantasy on the one hand, raw and solid reality on the other. In fact, the two concepts are blurred here so much so that fantasy is more substantial than reality, while the latter is more fleeting and inconsequential than dreams. Beh......more

I just finished the book and I am surprised at how short it is. The author did a great job with such a little amount of pages used. The story is short, but captivating and of course the author's look into VR is amaaaaaaazing.......more