What is it about?

This paper explores how virtual reality (VR) can increase our empathy towards non-human beings, such as animals. It uses special VR technology to let us see the world from a chicken's perspective. By creating immersive experiences, the study measures how much we feel like we're actually in the chicken's shoes and how much empathy we feel towards them. The paper also discusses the implications of this research for using VR to better understand non-human beings in the future.

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Our research using virtual reality (VR) to foster empathy towards animals addresses pressing societal concerns about animal welfare. By immersing users in a chicken's perspective, we bridge the empathy gap and promote understanding. This timely work aligns with growing awareness of ethical issues and offers innovative solutions. VR's potential to inspire compassion extends to education, conservation, and advocacy, making our interdisciplinary approach both timely and impactful.

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Writing this paper was a deeply rewarding experience for me. It allowed me to delve into the intersection of technology, empathy, and animal welfare, which are topics I'm deeply passionate about. Seeing how virtual reality can be harnessed to create meaningful connections with non-human animals has been truly inspiring. I believe this research has the potential to spark important conversations and drive positive change in how we perceive and treat animals. I hope this paper encourages others to explore innovative ways to address societal challenges and promote empathy towards all living beings.

Iffa Nurlatifah
Multimedia University

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This page is a summary of: Virtual Reality in Empathy Towards Non-Human Being, November 2023, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3632776.3632804.
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