Virtual Museums: A Closer Look at This Exit Strategy
Psychology Today | 05.02.2026 22:43
No digital system has yet solved the problem of physical presence. Even people who enjoy virtual tours often acknowledge that a screen changes the encounter with an object. Texture, weight, and scale, among other attributes, are perceived differently when mediated through a flat image, regardless of resolution. Standing in front of a large painting in a quiet room, or handling a small piece of porcelain under a light, elicits emotional and sensory responses that a virtual surrogate can only hint at.
