Using Virtual Reality as Tool to Foster Empathy
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New research suggests emerging technology can be a useful tool to encourage empathy, helpful behavior, and positive attitudes towards marginalized groups. In this case, technology in the form of Virtual Reality (VR) has been increasingly referred to as the `ultimate empathy machine` since it allows users to experience any situation from any point of view. Virtual reality (VR) is an interactive computer-generated experience taking place within a simulated environment that incorporates mainly auditory and visual, but also other types of sensory feedback. The technology creates an immersive environment that can be similar to the real...