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The Impact of VR on Human Emotions
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13:45 - 22:29 (08:43)

The ability to manipulate reality in 360 videos can evoke a wide range of emotions, including fear and stress, as demonstrated through an experiment in mice. This could have implications for virtual reality therapy and entertainment.

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The ability to simulate fear-inducing situations in virtual reality can drive people's nervous systems down paths of high states of stress and fear, influencing their decision-making process and behavior even after leaving the virtual world.
13:45 - 15:47 (02:01)
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Virtual Reality
Summary

The ability to simulate fear-inducing situations in virtual reality can drive people's nervous systems down paths of high states of stress and fear, influencing their decision-making process and behavior even after leaving the virtual world.

Chapter
The Impact of VR on Human Emotions
Episode
#139 – Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience of Optimal Performance
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Mixed reality can be used to create immersive experiences like stomping out a snake with an actual physical bat which makes users feel more involved.
15:47 - 18:23 (02:36)
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Mixed Reality
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Mixed reality can be used to create immersive experiences like stomping out a snake with an actual physical bat which makes users feel more involved. Unlike 360 video, mixed reality allows for changes in the reality being presented, providing a more intriguing and interactive experience.

Chapter
The Impact of VR on Human Emotions
Episode
#139 – Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience of Optimal Performance
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The host talks about experiencing claustrophobia when entering a virtual elevator with virtual people due to a past experience in a poorly ventilated Russian bonya.
18:23 - 20:08 (01:44)
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Claustrophobia
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The host talks about experiencing claustrophobia when entering a virtual elevator with virtual people due to a past experience in a poorly ventilated Russian bonya.

Chapter
The Impact of VR on Human Emotions
Episode
#139 – Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience of Optimal Performance
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The guest talks about their research on fear in both mice and humans, exploring different brain areas and attempting to figure out how to potentially overcome fears.
20:08 - 22:29 (02:20)
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Fear
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The guest talks about their research on fear in both mice and humans, exploring different brain areas and attempting to figure out how to potentially overcome fears.

Chapter
The Impact of VR on Human Emotions
Episode
#139 – Andrew Huberman: Neuroscience of Optimal Performance
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast