I think it's interesting that people associate being in VR with being unable to ...

fredrikholm · 2025-12-07T20:47:11 1765140431

  unable to interact with other people

  just give it to them and use XR glasses for yourself

astrange · 2025-12-07T22:04:45 1765145085

Fighting with your kids is not the appropriate kind of interaction to have with your kids.

fredrikholm · 2025-12-08T08:48:11 1765183691

As an adult you have the luxury of not living in a false dichotomy where the only two options are VR or fighting.

As a parent you have the responsibility of spending time with the kids when they're young. You can watch your shows later.

airstrike · 2025-12-07T21:31:33 1765143093

Reducing conflict to zero is not a goal we should pursue.

astrange · 2025-12-07T22:03:54 1765145034

Ever tried sleeping in bed while someone next to you is on their phone? It's not the kind of conflict you should promote. XR glasses are better in that case because the glare doesn't affect other people.

airstrike · 2025-12-08T03:12:12 1765163532

we usually both agree it's time to go to bed and put phones away

but either way, giving up our humanity to browse longer without disturbing others is not exactly a wonderful trade