2:00pm - 2:10pm How Virtual Reality Can Bridge the Empathy Divide (Solo Talk)
Wednesday Jun 14
Description
Virtual reality has been called the next "empathy machine," but what does that really mean, and what are the implications? This talk will explore the ways 360 video, games and simulated experiences, and social VR are being used to cultivate empathy, as well as some of the risks and industry pushback against VR as a tool for empathy.