This enables first person experiences that are both immersive and highly realistic. Instead of relying on participants to imagine themselves in the position of someone else, Virtual Reality-enabled sensory immersion provides the ability to, as literally as possible, place participants in the shoes of another person exactly as intended by the creators of the experience.
creates an environment that engages the senses such that the participant experiences oneness with the virtual world.
01 / Sensory Immersion
Perspective-taking has the added benefit of enhancing stereotype replacement and individuation. This has been shown to have positive effects in laboratory studies by increasing psychological proximity to another group. In turn, this feeling of closeness attenuates unconscious group-based judgments.
involves taking the perspective in the first person of a member of another group and has been repeatedly identified as one of the most powerful strategies for increasing empathy and driving more effective communication.
02 / Perspective-Taking
For instance, multiple studies have shown that experiencing ownership over a body with a skin tone different from the participant’s group through a multisensory approach reduces implicit bias.
build on perspective-taking and take place when sensory modes are stimulated to generate the perception that virtual body parts or entire virtual bodies are one's own.
03 / Body Ownership Illusions
Restaurant Manager
Since the training I have tried to think through my actions more and make sure that I am not using underlying biases to make those decisions.
Cardiologist
[After this experience], I am trying to be more cognizant of the way I practice, empathize, or even unconsciously care about certain patients.
Assistant General Manager
We are far from perfect as an organization, but I am so grateful to be a part of a place that wants to have these conversations - I want to be a better leader to everyone and this is a wonderful place to start.
medical student
Something I've noticed as I have learned more . . . is that I'm quicker to listen and not respond. I tend to be a lot more mindful with my words and I place myself in other people's footsteps more often than usual.
Assistant General Manager
I think it was great to be vulnerable with my team in that way. We spend so much time together and know one another so well, that it was a great opportunity to reflect on how all of us lead and communicate. [It] will lead to more accountability and openness down the road.
PHYSICIAN
It reminds me of my personal encounters with patients and areas that I can change. Everyone deserves a fair opportunity at quality
health care.
What participants are saying.
