THE SCIENCE BASEMENT - Can virtual reality (VR) help fight prejudice?

THE SCIENCE BASEMENT - Can virtual reality (VR) help fight prejudice?

Virtual reality (VR) offers a unique immersive experience that can allow users to “step into the shoes” of stigmatized minorities, potentially fostering empathy and reducing prejudice. However, the effectiveness of VR for prejudice reduction varies, with positive emotional experiences and cooperative interactions generally leading to better outcomes, while negative emotions or competitive scenarios can sometimes backfire, highlighting the need for careful design of VR interventions.

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