Can you imagine being herded into some non-distinct warehouse with 300 other strangers for a week long virtual "ocean cruise" priced at $3,000 a person?

I cannot imagine such a thing, but I wouldn't be surprised if such experiences became a thing. And given a bit of time, I could easily become the norm - a generation brought up on VR experiences wouln't know how the real thing feels. I cannot speak about a cruise since I've never been on one, but a live concert - that's a whole atmosphere I doubt VR can replicate... too complex an experience, down to going home with jeans smelling of spilled beer... and it wasn't even your beer!