The lines between virtual and real are fast becoming blurred thanks to the convergence of virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing and 3D scanning.
Thanks to the use of technology, mental health patients have been able to find ways to manage their mental health better, avoid emotional breakdowns and substance abuse, eliminate the possibility of losing a job or even the possibility of attempting to take their own life.
Imagine a real-world use-case for Augmented Reality: you meet a person and see a floating data bubble about them in real-time. This, in itself, will promote completely new social structures of how we live, work, and interact with people.