BREAKING: Presidential Candidate Karel Janeček holds press conference LIVE in Mixed Reality in Somnium Space

Somnium Space and Czech Presidential Candidate Karel Janeček made history today, September 7, 2022, with a live press conference in Virtual Reality.

Janeček, equipped with a VR headset and a revolutionary haptic feedback suit from Teslasuit, was on a stage in physical reality, and simultaneously on a VR stage in his VR world in Somnium Space, with two giant Czech flags waving behind him.

He gave a great speech about the role of technology in general and the potential of Virtual Reality in particular; how it can help many people in so many new ways. He also stressed that modern technology must not turn us into slaves, rid us of freedom and be used to promote lies and populism. For humankind to succeed, it needs stay true to values like truth, courage, responsibility, respect and kindness. These are the pre-conditions for correct usage of technology in the future.

Janeček was joined on stage by Artur Sychov, founder and CEO of Somnium Space, and Isac Gindi, co-owner of Century21 and founder of virtual development company ISG.

Janeček, Czech mathematician, entrepreneur, anti-corruption campaigner, is a person to keep an eye on. Known, among other things, for his fight against corruption – he financed the publishing of online videos and newspaper advertisements urging Czechs to sign a petition calling then Czech president  Václav Klaus to account – he is looking to make a stir, once again, in Czech politics.