The document discusses several concepts related to the idea that reality as perceived by the senses may be an illusion, including: 1) Vedantic and quantum mechanical ideas that challenge the distinction between observability and reality. 2) How virtual reality technologies like MMORPGs and advanced 3D displays could be used to model the idea that consciousness inhabits a simulated reality. 3) Emerging brain-computer interface and biomedical technologies that allow direct contact between humans and machines, providing new metaphors for how perception and illusion might work.

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13. @ CEBIT 2005 The Free2C kiosk, with a resolution of 1,600 by 1,200 pixels, incorporates a "computer vision" system in the front panel that recognizes hand gestures, according to the Fraunhofer Institute. At CeBit, the Fraunhofer Institute is showing off 3D display technology. The research group says viewers don't need to wear stereo-viewing glasses to use the Free2C 3D display.

16. People are actually controlling wheelchairs by thought

19. STOP PRESS Wednesday, 6 th April 2005