sight to see a human without a VR headset on. The hold that the Oasis had on people was taken to such an extreme level that lives were lost. The creator of Oasis, James Halliday, had created a quest throughout the VR world to find three keys and, using clues from his past life, only the most skilled and dedicated players would be able to accomplish this hunt. This quest would unlock a very special prize — ownership of the Oasis. But throughout the movie, the quest turns dark as users become greedy and cause trouble in the real world. As the plot continues to intensify, it is funny to see how society reverts back to living in reality and strays away from the Oasis. As technology in the modern day continues to advance, some aspects of “Ready Player One” are becoming encoded into younger generations. 

     Most people probably have that one relative or friend who has no idea how to work technology and always asks the youngest in the family to assist. This is simply because the younger generations have grown up with technology being an everyday part of life. As technology becomes a bigger part of life, similarities from “Ready Player One” become apparent. The Oasis and Oculus both allow users to escape the real world and problems in their present lives, which is extremely enticing. Although VR itself is not taking over society, cell phones and technology in general are having a significant impact. Tons of people every day are glued to their phones and waste money on games — I admit I am one of those people. It is interesting to see how technology works in society today and how it compares to “Ready Player One”.  

     Although technology has become a prevalent part of society, many people enjoy using the Oculus as it is such a different experience. Imagine getting to pilot a “Star Wars” spaceship or sitting at the security desk in “Five Nights at Freddy’s”— the Oculus makes that possible. The Oculus is extremely appealing because it makes these fantasies and dreams possible, just as the Oasis also allows people to do things that are not possible in real life. Even though the Oculus is a gaming console which some parents may dislike, it opens opportunities and inspiration for younger generations to see how anything is possible. Who knew that the player could be entirely transported into another world, surrounded by familiar characters and incredible visuals and become a part of the game? Despite the negative stigma surrounding video games and the disastrous outcomes associated with “Ready Player One”, the Oculus itself opens the door for further technological advancements, creative fulfillment and inspiration for future generations.