Mixed Reality Is How We'll Escape the Tragic Future in Short Film 'The Nostalgist'

Not too long ago, virtual reality was stuck in the lab, an elaborate, expensive rig that worked okay, sure, but was a far cry from anything dreamed up in the movies. Now, it's no longer a question of when digitally immersive tech for the masses will arrive--but what happens when it matures? After an award-winning trip on the festival circuit, The Nostalgist is finally available online to give us a glimpse. The short is based on a story by Daniel H. Wilson, author of How to Survive a Robot Uprisi...