VR won't replace going there. But, it's a huge improvement over not going there. In practice, saying "Most people do not go to most places." is a bit of an understatement. Therefore, VR can be a huge improvement for most people.
Completely agree. My grandma is afraid of driving & flying but she loves to watch travel TV shows. I think a VR headset with travel content would be great for people like her and would really improve her quality of life.
Some people say this is "missing the point of traveling" but for certain experiences it's an amazing idea. Going to a quiet museum, exploring a cathedral, or attending an intimate live show could be a lot cheaper and accessible if you synched with a surrogate wearing high-quality cameras and microphones. You can still go in person for the real deal, but the remote version would be at least as good as most chill-out tv shows.
