Pioneering virtual reality visionary Jaron Lanier has long envisioned a world beyond our current reliance on symbols, words, and conventional media to express human thought. He speaks of “post-symbolic communication,” a realm where we transmit and share our inner experiences directly—feelings, intentions, and perceptions—without filtering them through the limitations of language. In an age where most media platforms, even the most advanced virtual reality systems, still rely heavily on pre-coded assets and prescribed modes of interaction, this vision may seem distant. Yet it is precisely in this gap between today’s offerings and tomorrow’s possibilities that our project finds its purpose.
Our device stands as a bold step toward realizing the kind of immersive, open-ended communication Lanier imagines. By creating a modular, decentralized platform that seamlessly interweaves physical and digital experiences, we are setting the stage for a new mode of interaction. Rather than presenting users with a narrow menu of pre-designed choices, we aim to empower them to shape their own environments and their own modes of communication. Our system’s core is not merely about “broadcasting” content in three-dimensional space; it’s about enabling users to share the contours of their own cognition. As it matures, our platform could incorporate new interfaces—ranging from biometric sensors to brain-computer inputs—that allow creators to transmit subtle states of mind, emotional resonances, and conceptual frameworks directly into shared immersive spaces.
This open and evolving approach contrasts sharply with existing, corporate-driven ecosystems, which often treat immersive media as a product to be consumed rather than a channel of expression to be co-created. In our vision, the user is not just an audience member but a participant and, ultimately, a co-author. By prioritizing freedom, adaptability, and a truly creator-centric philosophy, our device paves the way for a future in which Lanier’s notions of post-symbolic communication need not remain theoretical. We are working toward a platform where storytelling, performance, and education ascend beyond scripted narratives and static content, allowing communities to collectively explore and refine the language of thought itself.
This mission is not simply about building a piece of hardware or software; it’s about guiding humanity toward a new era of expression. Where corporate offerings provide controlled corridors of interaction, we strive to offer a vast, open canvas. On this canvas, the human mind can paint directly, unencumbered by the limitations of traditional media. In so doing, we place ourselves at the threshold of Lanier’s vision—a space in which technology does not just deliver information, but transports us into another’s perspective, making empathy, understanding, and true connection the cornerstones of a post-symbolic future.