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How Virtual Reality Can Be Used To Fight Racism And Prejudice In Society

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As the virtual reality industry continues to evolve though, it can be used to help people see things from the perspective of a minority in America. Dr. Bailenson’s main area of research deals with digital human representation, especially in the context of immersive virtual reality , as per his bio.

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CNN Launches New Immersive Journalism Initiative, CNNVR

Road to VR

CNN has officially launched CNNVR, a new immersive journalism unit and virtual reality platform with CNN Digital. Capturing major news events in 360 video, the global team will produce weekly virtual reality experiences and live streams.

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EON Reality Announces National Rollout in Syria with the Launch of Spatial AI Center and Introduction of 10,000 Tailored Courses

EON Reality

The establishment of the Spatial AI Center in Syria signifies a major step towards equipping local students and professionals with futuristic skills and capitalizing on the unique opportunities in Syria’s evolving market, particularly in sectors like mining, agriculture, and renewable energy.

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Starbreeze releases info on upcoming immersive Virtual Reality experiences for StarVR

Cats and VR

Starbreeze AB today presented its next in line Virtual Reality experience shorts produced under its Publishing arm to be produced for future Location Based Initiatives (LBE) in the StarVR Virtual Reality HMD. Each experience aims to push the bar beyond what’s possible in home use setups.

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Austin’s Rapidly Growing VR Community

VRScout

By 2014, Nonny de la Pe ñ a had premiered Project Syria at the World Economic Forum and Palmer Luckey was a household name. And with SXSW making Austin the center of the universe for two weeks, it was only a matter of time before virtual reality would take off. This year was a perfect example of that.

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AT&T Shows Future of VR/AR at Developer Summit

VRScout

One of the most recognizable faces in the industry, Nonny de la Pena is nicknamed the “Godmother of Virtual Reality.” An award-winning creator and CEO of Emblematic Group, de la Pena is a pioneer in immersive journalism – one of her most famous projects is Project Syria, which was made for the World Economic Forum.

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Change in the Social Movement Ecosystem

ARVR

These evolutions include virtual reality and data visualization. By allowing donors, volunteers, and staff access to a new world or a normally accessible place, they can have a visual and first-hand account of anything from homelessness in America to a day in the life of a refugee in Syria (Schneider,2020). 2020, March 03).

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