I just posted a pretty epic video on "Blending the Elements of Experiential Design.
I'll be applying it to my coverage of immersive stories from Venice Immersive 2025 (30+ hours of oral history interviews) and SXSW Immersive 2026 (15+ hours)
youtu.be/01M5NcOYzx0
Voices of VR Podcast, an insatiably curious, XR oral historian, aspiring philosopher.
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- RIP @recroom. They close their doors today at noon PDT. I spoke with former employee @ShawnCWhiting on his reflections on what happened, some highlights along the way with various memories & reflections. RIP @recroom 2016-2026.
- I wrote a 121-page report on the future of immersive storytelling and interactive art for @DocLab & @weareagog. There's an exciting indie XR distribution network that's emerging. There's also a section on AI Ethics where I share my personal takes on AI.
- Pro-AI engineer reckons with the corrosive nature of LLM-coding leading to brainrot. Now entering Harm Reduction phase of weaning off magical ride of instant gratification addictive psychosis. Will inevitably lead to developing experiential & transformative economy projects
- UFO-Related #SXSW sessions Keynote w Spielberg 3/13 1p schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP11505… Historic Impact of @ageofdisclosure Doc w @Dan_Farah, @jaystratton, @lesliekean, & Hal Puthoff, 3/13 4p schedule.sxsw.com/2026/events/PP… @danielsheehan45 Podcast, 3/17 4p schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP11507… #UFOTwitterWe’re excited to announce a @sxsw panel about The Age of Disclosure. Going to be a great day for disclosure! #AgeofDisclosure #SXSW



