Champaign Voices

Virtual Reality Offices Promise Collaboration; Deliver Motion Sickness

Published: May 20, 2026

Companies demoed VR workplaces meant to replace video calls, a solution in search of a problem that can also make you nauseous before lunch. What do you think?

“I won't put a computer on my face for a meeting about toner.”
Carol Evilsizor, Headset Hair Concern Committee
“Zoom is bad. This is Zoom in a fishbowl.”
Troy Pence, Mute Button Artist
“If I wanted to feel unreal, I'd read my performance review.”
April Ferryman, Office Plant Waterer