SXSW 2024
Using VR to Build Radical Empathy & Reduce Implicit Bias
Description:
Take a journey using VR headsets to experience a groundbreaking solution to the long-standing problem of implicit bias. Not only learn, but live cases of implicit bias through a proprietary blend of Virtual Reality-enabled sensory immersion, perspective taking, and body ownership illusions as you embody the experiences of individuals with different genders and ethnicities, which research has shown can significantly reduce bias. Attendees will leave with a new understanding of the complex issue of implicit bias, its far-reaching consequences, and actionable steps to build a future without bias.
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Takeaways
- We Need Innovative Approaches to Expose Implicit Bias — Although pervasive, implicit bias and its profound effects often go unnoticed. VR changes this
- VR Fosters Empathy — Being immersed in experiences of others from different backgrounds triggers emotional responses that lead to deeper understanding
- Empathy Reduces Bias — Heightened empathy significantly reduces implicit bias against individuals from stigmatized groups, paving the way for equity.
Speakers
- Whitney A. White, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Equity Commons Inc
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Whitney A. White, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Equity Commons Inc
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