Can virtual reality make us more caring? Interview with Professor Matthew Cotton

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English - February 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB
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Virtual reality is more widely used than ever before - from virtual documentaries on social issues to the Metaverse and dance-off simulators. But can it be used to make us more empathetic?

In this episode we we speak with Professor Matthew Cotton, Professor of Public Policy at Teesside University, UK.

We discuss the use of VR in expanding our own experiences and seeing if the technology could have lasting impact on how we perceive other people.

Professor Matthew Cotton is a Lecturer at Teesside University and author of the book Virtual Reality, empathy and ethics