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" The core of what I do is solve problems, whether that's in graphic engine flow or rockets. I like working on things that are going to have an impact one way or the other. "

John Carmack

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Flow

Impact

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Think

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" A lot of the work at Oculus has gone into working out better position tracking. "

" It really feels like VR has the possibility to be something really huge. "

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Huge

Feels

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Game

Island

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