Human 2.0 – Virtual Reality Potential and Risks in Social Inclusion
What is “Immersion” and how is it used in Virtual Reality technology?
You will learn about:
– Medical, humanitarian and social potential of VR – development of empathy in artificial worlds.
– Risk research -as important as potential research – Digital globalization of social communication can paradoxically lead to development of new socially excluded groups.
– How Virtual Reality creates parallel space in which excluded groups can achieve equality of skills and chances.
– How Virtual Reality can fulfill dreams of children in beds at oncology clinics, seniors, handicapped and other excluded groups.
– Where are we going in Social VR development?