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Kent Bye (Voices of VR)

@kentbye.com

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Voices of VR Podcast host: Insatiably curious, XR oral historian, & aspiring philosopher. Exploring Tech Ethics, AI, XR, & Emerging Tech. Patreon at http://patreon.com/voicesofvr

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · Nov 13

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Ben Lang @ben.roadtovr.com · Nov 5

Twitter has become too much of a hellscape so I’m trying Bluesky again.

XR NETWORKING THREAD 🚨 If you’re in the industry and want to connect with new people coming in (or vice versa), drop a line here to introduce yourself so people can follow you. RT to spread this list around!

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Scott Stein 🥑 @scottstein.bsky.social · 9d

I spent a lot of time talking smart glasses thoughts at Meta Connect a couple of weeks ago with @kentbye.com - here’s the whole episode, recorded after the keynote but before they announced app hook-ins for glasses: voicesofvr.com/1654-cnets-s...

#1654: CNET’s Scott Stein’s Reflections on Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses & Neural Band Implications – Voices of VR Podcast

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · 12d

I believe that this is probably the Fox News report in early September that Trump likely saw, and then mentioned Portland the next day. x.com/tiffanie_tx/...

Here is a link to one of the stories on Fox that week, but not the news segment clipped in the X post above.
www.foxnews.com/us/ice-slams...

ICE slams 'unhinged behavior' of Portland protesters who rolled out guillotine in front of field office

U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement told Fox News Digital that the behavior of anti-ICE protesters in Portland, Ore., is "misguided" and "unhinged."

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Scott Stein 🥑 @scottstein.bsky.social · 22d

I chatted for a long time with @kentbye.com about all the Meta news and my glasses demos. Podcast coming at some point but it was a great chat

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PK @pkpkpk.bsky.social · Aug 25

here's a pretty good recent interview @kentbye.com did with Kaki & Aev from @vrchat.com, that gives a lot of info about what they've been up to, with the creator economy and other stuff... voicesofvr.com/1635-vrchats...

#1635: VRChat’s Avatar Marketplace is Targeting Demographic of New Users – Voices of VR Podcast

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Ladybug @ladybugvr.bsky.social · Aug 21

It was an honor to be interviewed again by @kentbye.com for this year's 2025 raindance immersive show. If you're curious about our behind the scenes and processes, please check the interview with the Cathedral of Witches coven. 🧹❤️🌕

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#1642: “Cathedral of Witches” Performance Explores Trans & Queer Spirituality in VRChat – Voices of VR Podcast

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Ders @andersfray.bsky.social · Aug 19

It was my pleasure to chat with @kentbye.com alongside @starheart.bsky.social on Voices of VR Podcast about Natura's Queendom! I dive into the backstory of how Natura came to be while Starheart shares her story about the creation of the music for the world. Enjoy!✨

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James Clifford Kane @jamesckane.bsky.social · Aug 6

My Voices of VR interview is out! I spoke to @kentbye.com at @awexr.com about my game, WebXR broadly, and publishing on @viverse.com. I'm a huge fan of this podcast b/c of Kent's journalistic objectivity and ethics, but also his genuine enthusiasm and deep experience

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#1615: Viverse’s WebXR Publishing Strategy with James C. Kane & “In Tirol” Game – Voices of VR Podcast

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Niantic Spatial @nianticspatial.bsky.social · Aug 4

🎧In an episode of the Voices of VR podcast @kentbye.com talks to Todd Little and Erik Horn from Fair Worlds about how they brought Space-Time Adventure Tour to life for Tribeca Immersive 2025, a guided AR experience in Central Park powered by Niantic VPS.

🗣️Listen now: voicesofvr.com/1587-space-t...

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · Aug 3

I published 41 interviews from 2018 to 2025 on the Voices of VR covering Augmented World Expo Past & Present. I cover XR & AI like a hyperobject over space & time through the modality of oral history, and this series is 24.5 hours long spanning lots of topics. See my cheat sheet with tags & metadata

List of interviews in a 41-episode series on AWE Past and Present.

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Erik Horn @erikhorn.bsky.social · Jul 19

I can't believe I'm posting our interview with @kentbye.com It was a real treat going on an immersive adventure with him while we were at The Tribeca Creator's Market. Such a thrill to be on this show I've listened to for over a decade. voicesofvr.com/1587-space-t...
#AR #VR #Immersive

#1587: “Space-Time Adventure Tour” AR Guided Tour to NYC Central Park Monuments – Voices of VR Podcast

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Ders @andersfray.bsky.social · Jun 19

Check out @kentbye.com's inteview with this year's Raindance Immersive Curators on the 2025 Selection of Immersive Art on Social VR Platforms! @mariraku.bsky.social steps through an overview of Natura's Queendom, and what the avatar and her world is all about ❤️

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#1566: Raindance Immersive Curators on the 2025 Selection of Immersive Art on Social VR Platforms – Voices of VR Podcast

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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · Jun 17

An important talk that took place at AWE: @kentbye.com and Alvin Graylin (of Virtual World Society) discussing AI being pushed into the XR field as if they belong together. www.youtube.com/watch?v=91E_...

Socratic Style Debate on the Future of Immersive Tech

YouTube video by AWE XR

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 30

The PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater in Portland is adding in elements of participation, community-building, & immersion to the cinematic tradition. I spoke with Amy Dotson about their 25 unique events a month & expanding @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social for more immersive art.
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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 23

There is so much AI Hype right now in the tech industry, and I'm grateful to have had a chance to do a deep dive with @emilymbender.bsky.social & @alexhanna.bsky.social about their book "The AI Con" that comprehensively breaks down the hyperbolic claims & harms of AI.
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#1563: Deconstructing AI Hype with “The AI Con” Authors Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna – Voices of VR Podcast

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 19

It's a tough time for VR devs at the moment, and I got a bit of a State of XR vibe check from @dnorco.bsky.social as his game label Creature had a half hour showcase of game announcements on @ign.com today including 3 new games, a DLC pack, & lots of other updates:
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#1562: Highlights of Creature’s IGN XR Gaming Showcase + State of VR Vibe Check with Doug North Cook – Voices of VR Podcast

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 19

Definitely check out the Raindance Immersive video announcement of cutting-edge immersive art and performances happening in #VRChat throughout the whole month of June. Super excited to dive in and cover it again. I'm having the curators on the Voices of VR podcast here soon.

mariraku.bsky.social @mariraku.bsky.social · May 19

Here's our 2025 Raindance Immersive Festival program announcement video, shot and edited by the amazing @fangsvr.bsky.social 👉 youtu.be/ccAlWXLqo4A?...

2025 Raindance Immersive Festival Introduction

YouTube video by Raindance Immersive

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 19

The indie VR label Creature Feature is going live on IGN's YouTube in a few minutes. I'll have a creative director's commentary on today's Voices of VR releasing afterwards. But tune in the livestream of the show now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEnj...

Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 17

Hey @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social, I thought you would enjoy this Trials of Henry Kissinger blast from the past circa September 25th, 2002 when it was playing at Film Forum. My recollection was I was in NYC at a PBS gathering where you were speaking on a panel there. Keep up all of your great work!

The Trials of Henry Kissinger movie postcard with Kissinger shown in the style of Andy Warhol.

Back of post card has reviews of The Trials of Henry Kissinger documentary:
"A MUST SEE!"
-Film Comment, Time Out NY
Is Henry Kissinger - Nobel Laureate and the most famous diplomat of his generation - also a war criminal? Confronting the charges that Kissinger undermined LBJ's Vietnam peace talks, engineered the secret bombing of Cambodia, helped create the coup that toppled Chilean President Allende, and approved Indonesia's use of U.S. arms to massacre 100,000 East Timorese, the film plumbs the depth of one man's soul, as it questions basic tenets of international law.

“[4 stars] EXHILARATING!"
-John Anderson,

"Devastating!"
-Stephen Holden, The New York Times

"An exposé of the corrosiveness of power!"
-David Denby, The New Yorker

"Mass murderer or pragmatist:
You make the call."
-Chris Chang, Film Comment

NOW PLAYING
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(212) 727-8110
WEST HOUSTON (WEST OF 6TH AVE)
SHOWTIMES 1:05, 2:45, 4:25, 6:05, 8, 10

BUY TICKETS ONLINE
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First Run Features
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(212) 243-0600
visit www.firstrunfeatures.com

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 15

The Moon Pool replay should already be available here: vrchat.com/home/world/w...

Linked from episode #1413: voicesofvr.com/1413-new-hol...

NUL Presents˸ The Seasons Replay ＠ moon_pool by apple_blossom

Night Under Light Presents˸ The Seasons ＠ moon_pool‚ now with a replay of the live performanceǃ

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 7

I chatted with @bonjourphi.bsky.social & @weareagog.bsky.social about their PHI Immersive: XR for Impact artist residency. Deadline is June 24. This is a #sponsored episode that also includes some pitching best practices & general advice for artists, & Agog updates.
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PHI Residencies. PHI Immersive: XR for Impact Residency

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Walkabout Mini Golf @walkaboutminigolf.bsky.social · May 5

The most comprehensive interview of Lucas to date starts: “Walkabout Mini Golf is really an incredible accomplishment of VR design with its fusion of worldbuilding, compelling physics-based gameplay, the unique social dynamics and community it’s able to cultivate, and over 4 yrs of consistent DLC.”

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · May 2

Here's my deep dive into @walkaboutminigolf.bsky.social with creator Lucas Martell. It feels long overdue considering how incredible this game is from the astonishing worldbuilding, realistic gameplay, and compelling social dynamics they've been able to cultivate.
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#1560: Walkabout Mini Golf’s Incredible Fusion of Worldbuilding, Gameplay, Social Dynamics, & DLC Experimentation – Voices of VR Podcast

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · Apr 26

The 7-hour live performance of a video game called asses.masses is expanding the social dramaturgy of theater using video game logic. I had a fascinating conversation with Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim to unpack this very unique experimental theater experience.
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#1559: Expanding Social Dramaturgy of Theater with Video Games in 7-Hour “asses.masses” Binge-Watching Marathon – Voices of VR Podcast

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Kent Bye (Voices of VR) @kentbye.com · Apr 22

I interviewed Strobel in 2004 about how he & Landay were able to correctly report on the dissents in the Intel Community, and they were not asking top officials in that case, but rather hearing directly from the lower-level Intel analysts. Wouldn’t surprise me if it’s similar.

youtu.be/949X4Qx7GQE

Warren Strobel, Knight Ridder: Media's Countdown to War in Iraq

YouTube video by Kent Bye

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PK @pkpkpk.bsky.social · Apr 18

Break #18 is coming up on May 3/4, called End of Times. We'll be hosting an early and a late show, but also it'll be immediately replayable so you can watch it anytime you like.

It'll be just one environment, with a dj set from me. Come escape what feels like the end days with the rest of us!

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