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Editor's note: Blake J. Harris is the bestselling author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation, which is currently being adapted for television by Legendary Entertainment, producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and Scott Rudin. His second book, The History of The Future-which was published on February 19-chronicles the dramatic, larger-than-life true story behind the founding of Oculus, and its quest for virtual reality, and the company's $3 billion acquisition by Facebook. What follows is an interview with Harris conducted by Quillette's Clay Routledge.Clay Routledge: I just finished your latest book, The History of the Future. And I have to tell you, I tore through it. Such a fascinating story in so many ways. What made you interested in telling the story of Oculus VR and its founder, Palmer Luckey?
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