States of Immersion Across Media

Immersion across media opens our perception to altered states of consciousness. Far from disconnecting us from our surroundings, these experiences reframe the ways we connect to the world and to others. The constant onslaught of new technologies—each allegedly reaching closer to the holy grail of perfect immersion—provides a confusing yet stimulating playground for creators. Myriad new media forms redefine our immersive habits and patterns of gratification. Classical theories of immersion, focus