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Can virtual reality increase empathy?

Can virtual reality increase empathy?

Update: 2025-09-10
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Technology is typically thought of as driving humans apart. But could it be used to promote a sense of empathy with others? Chicago Booth's Alex Imas tells us about an experiment he ran using an immersive virtual-reality installation. Virtual reality, Imas reckons, could be used to help us relate to other people in real life.

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Can virtual reality increase empathy?

Can virtual reality increase empathy?