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Virk began by providing a brief background of himself, detailing his journey from a technical background rooted in MIT and the early days of gaming to become an influential figure in the gaming industry. This journey included notable achievements, such as developing mobile games that topped grossing charts and later investing in various gaming companies. His insights drew upon his extensive experience in the gaming sector, where the nature of play and its role in human development became central themes.
He posited that throughout history, gaming and technology have evolved hand-in-hand, leading to the development of environments that simulate reality so closely that the line between what is virtual and what is real becomes blurred.