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The Ethical Implications of Brain Hacking Technology
As advancements in technology allow for AR and VR to change people's political views, opinions on climate change, etc., there are concerns about the ethical implications of brain hacking and the potential manipulation of beliefs and motivations.
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The hosts speculate about what Apple would call an Immersive Experience Interface (IEI) device, before discussing Sam Harris' concerns over how AR/VR can change people's political views and opinions on topics such as climate change.
51:16 - 52:24 (01:08)
Summary
The hosts speculate about what Apple would call an Immersive Experience Interface (IEI) device, before discussing Sam Harris' concerns over how AR/VR can change people's political views and opinions on topics such as climate change.
ChapterThe Ethical Implications of Brain Hacking Technology
Episode#110 - Dr Sarah Jones - The Future Of Virtual Reality
PodcastModern Wisdom
VR has the potential to change perceptions and understandings which makes it an interesting but freaky concept as it has the power of brain hacking and changing the way people believe, think, and perceive things.
52:24 - 57:35 (05:10)
Summary
VR has the potential to change perceptions and understandings which makes it an interesting but freaky concept as it has the power of brain hacking and changing the way people believe, think, and perceive things.
ChapterThe Ethical Implications of Brain Hacking Technology
Episode#110 - Dr Sarah Jones - The Future Of Virtual Reality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The legislation always lags behind the actual technology coming out, and once the genie is out of the bottle, it's not going back in the cage.
57:35 - 58:42 (01:07)
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The legislation always lags behind the actual technology coming out, and once the genie is out of the bottle, it's not going back in the cage. In light of the addictive nature of immersive technologies, the UK government did a select committee looking at immersive technologies and addiction, and the report has been published online.
ChapterThe Ethical Implications of Brain Hacking Technology
Episode#110 - Dr Sarah Jones - The Future Of Virtual Reality
PodcastModern Wisdom
A study from last year showed that 60% of people felt they were harassed in social VR spaces, with women being particularly affected.
58:43 - 1:00:12 (01:29)
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A study from last year showed that 60% of people felt they were harassed in social VR spaces, with women being particularly affected. The guest feels that social VR is creepy and reminiscent of early internet chat rooms.