PSYCHOLOGY TODAY - Virtual Reality: Can the “Empathy Machine” end prejudice?
Mar 9, 2022·
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1 min read
Matilde Tassinari
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY - Virtual Reality: Can the “Empathy Machine” end prejudice?
Virtual Reality (VR) is increasingly used in social psychology to study and reduce prejudice, allowing users to interact with or embody avatars of different social groups. While some research shows VR’s potential to foster empathy and decrease bias, results are mixed, highlighting the need for further study to ensure effective and safe interventions.
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