Jaron Lanier

Jaron Lanier is a computer scientist, composer, musician, artist, and one of the most celebrated technology writers in the world, known for his deeply human approach to technology and his criticisms of it. He is a pioneer of virtual reality, having founded VPL Research Inc. in 1985, which was the first company to sell VR products. Over the years he has received many prestigious awards and he is currently the "Octopus" (Office of the Chief Technology Officer Prime Unifying Scientist) at Microsoft - his choice of title.Bernie DeKoven was responsible for the game’s concept and gameplay, while Jaron Lanier programmed it."