Paul Roquet

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Paul Roquet is a leading scholar at the intersection of media studies, cultural geography, and the history of technology, with a primary focus on Japan. His work critically examines how immersive media—particularly virtual reality (VR) and robotics—reshape human presence, labor, and social space. Roquet’s major contribution is his concept of the “telepresence enclosure,” which he develops across his most-cited works (garnering 5 and 4 citations respectively). He argues that VR and robotics researchers in Japan have shifted telepresence from its original goal of accessing dangerous environments toward a privatized, domestic model of remote work and social isolation. This insight reveals how technological promises of connection can paradoxically reinforce withdrawal, especially in the context of a shrinking, aging Japanese population. Roquet’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary rigor, blending media theory with on-the-ground analysis of Japanese techno-culture. His research offers a vital, critical lens for students and scholars interested in the social implications of VR, remote work, and the politics of presence in an increasingly mediated world.