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MasqueOfNight t1_ita2nyd wrote

Virtual reality seems like it could be potentially useful as a psycjological tool for teaching or strengthening empathy, exposing people to differing perspectives and circumstances in a more personal/intimate way, if the simulation were made sufficiently immersive.

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APeacefulWarrior t1_itaq1if wrote

That was one of the core ideas in Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?"

(Ie, the book that inspired Blade Runner.)

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MasqueOfNight t1_itb36ny wrote

Y'know what, you're right. I completely forgot about that. Read the book a few months ago.

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