Virtual Reality is just a cool name to run away from reality.
The message is very clear from world controlling powers to the masses: we are not going to help you get rid of your sufferings. We can only provide you with a dream world and that too against hefty money so that you can at least fulfil your wishes in that Virtual world.
For masses it will be like hangover.
And once many will start using the VR world, even normal people will be less concerned about helping the ones who are suffering.