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Evaluating the Impact of Augmented and Virtual Reality

By Colleen McGaughey & John Russick

“I am perfectly astonished at the effect.” “The thrilling scenes therein depicted are beyond description.” “It is true and really wonderful.” These are reactions from visitors to the Chicago Fire Cyclorama, who, in 1892, were captivated by …

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