But the near future will be even more complex, with virtual reality, wearable tech, and holographic imagery all part of the show. The entire way a candidate runs for the presidency—from crowded rallies to handshakes at New Hampshire diners to their campaign buses—may soon change.
Politicians like Bernie Sanders already get it. He recently did a campaign event invirtual reality, a speech some are calling a historic first. Some of the advantages of campaigning in virtual reality might not be obvious. But on the YouTube video, one commentator talked about being able to get up close to read what was on Bernie’s notes. That sounds cool, indeed—and not something you can’t do in standard reality unless you can get past muscular security guards.

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