@article{1439875,
      recid = {1439875},
      author = {Cotton, Matthew,},
      title = {Virtual reality, empathy and ethics /},
      pages = {1 online resource (xi, 153 pages) :},
      abstract = {This book examines the ethics of virtual reality (VR)  technologies. New forms of virtual reality are emerging in  society, not just from low-cost gaming headsets, or  augmented reality apps on phones, but from simulated "deep  fake" images and videos on social media. This book subjects  the new VR technological landscape to ethical scrutiny:  assessing the benefits, risks and regulatory practices that  shape it. Though often associated with gaming, education  and therapy, VR can also be used for moral enhancement.  Journalists, artists, philanthropic and non-governmental  organisations are using VR films, games and installations  to stimulate user empathy to marginalised peoples through a  combination of immersion, embodiment and persuasion. This  book critically assesses the use of VR for empathy arousal  and pro-social behaviour change, culminating in the  development of a VR "ethical tool"--A device to facilitate  reflective ethical judgement. Drawing upon the pragmatist  philosophy of John Dewey, virtual reality is reshaped as  "dramatic rehearsal." This book explains how a combination  of immersive environment-building, moral imagination,  choice architecture and reflective engagement can stimulate  a future-focused and empathic ethics for users of the  technology. Matthew Cotton is Professor of Public Policy in  the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law at  Teesside University, UK. His research focuses upon  technology policy, ethics and justice emphasising the role  of public engagement with science and technology governance  and its role in producing fair outcomes for marginalised  groups},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1439875},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72907-3},
}