Part 1 of a series of speculative virtual reality projects. Illustrations by David Tracy. Also appears in The New Inquiry.

Figure 1: Conception.

Figure 1: Conception.

Figure 2: Two miniaturized GoPro cameras are affixed to the skull of the fetus.

Figure 2: Two miniaturized GoPro cameras are affixed to the skull of the fetus.

Figure 3: Gestation.

Figure 3: Gestation.

Figure 4: “I’m really looking forward to this experience.”

Figure 4: “I’m really looking forward to this experience.”

Figure 5: The live feed.

Figure 5: The live feed.

Figure 6: The mother experiences the birth of her child from the child’s perspective.

Figure 6: The mother experiences the birth of her child from the child’s perspective.

Figure 7: Crowning.

Figure 7: Crowning.

Figure 8: “Happy Birthday.”

Figure 8: “Happy Birthday.”

Figure 9: The experience is concluded.

Figure 9: The experience is concluded.