Exploring virtual reality

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There's more to VR than just gaming.

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Virtual reality is something we experience in computer gaming, but it can also be useful in other ways. University of Arizona psychology professor Arne Ekstrom is investigating how virtual reality can help workers navigate hazardous waste sites and allow doctors to perform remote surgery. He asks if moving our body is necessary for a normal experience of space.

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This episode was published on February 7, 2020.

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