Chapter
The Relationship Between Virtual Reality and Empathy
2:01:41 - 2:09:18 (07:36)
The immersive nature of virtual reality and its capability to mimic suffering can potentially increase empathy in individuals. However, the use of virtual objects also raises questions on embodiment and the boundaries between reality and virtuality.
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The podcast discusses a table presenting a strategy that combines traditional media, person-to-person interaction, targeted ads, influencers and social robots in marketing, highlighting the personalized recommendations, automated marketing and data collection benefits of social robots.
2:01:41 - 2:03:02 (01:20)
Summary
The podcast discusses a table presenting a strategy that combines traditional media, person-to-person interaction, targeted ads, influencers and social robots in marketing, highlighting the personalized recommendations, automated marketing and data collection benefits of social robots.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Virtual Reality and Empathy
Episode#329 – Kate Darling: Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of MIT
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how suffering can be a catalyst for empathy, particularly in the context of virtual reality and video games.
2:03:02 - 2:06:36 (03:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses how suffering can be a catalyst for empathy, particularly in the context of virtual reality and video games. They suggest that even in a 2D video game, the immersive experience can allow the player to put themselves into the world and feel empathy for the objects they're interacting with.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Virtual Reality and Empathy
Episode#329 – Kate Darling: Social Robots, Ethics, Privacy and the Future of MIT
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The timing of a pain response, such as a scream, can be scientifically calculated and programmed, leading to ethical concerns over how this technology could be used to manipulate people.
2:06:36 - 2:09:18 (02:41)
Summary
The timing of a pain response, such as a scream, can be scientifically calculated and programmed, leading to ethical concerns over how this technology could be used to manipulate people.