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Above The Noise

Can Virtual Reality Make You a Better Person?

Scientists say VR can also promote empathy.

Aired 03/09/2018

FromDigital Studios

Above The Noise

Can Virtual Reality Make You a Better Person?

Season 2 Episode 1 | 5m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

Scientists say VR can also promote empathy.

Virtual reality is the hottest new thing on the media landscape. Chances are even your granny has tried 360 video! Advertisers and media companies are all scrambling to find a way to deliver VR ads and stories to consumers. Scientists say VR can also promote empathy -- the ability to put yourself in somebody else's shoes. But can VR actually make you a better person?

Aired 03/09/2018

FromDigital Studios

Above The Noise

Can Virtual Reality Make You a Better Person?

Season 2 Episode 1 | 5m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

Virtual reality is the hottest new thing on the media landscape. Chances are even your granny has tried 360 video! Advertisers and media companies are all scrambling to find a way to deliver VR ads and stories to consumers. Scientists say VR can also promote empathy -- the ability to put yourself in somebody else's shoes. But can VR actually make you a better person?

Aired 03/09/2018

FromDigital Studios

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