virtual reality

‘You’ Don’t Exist: Why an Enduring Self Is a Delusion | Alternet


The article linked below immediately piqued my interest, and I believe it deserves at least a quick read by anyone who has ever pondered the nature of their existence or their level of self-awareness.

The article questions whether “we” actually exist, not in a mental construct like the Matrix (where humans are harvested for their btu production to run AI machines), but rather more generally, addressing THE question–whether “we” exist in any manner at all.

 

 

'You' Don't Exist: Why an Enduring Self Is a Delusion | Alternet

 

Emil Guillermo’s great idea for virtual reality goggles–using empathy to reduce racism


http://aaldef.org/blog/emil-guillermo-on-petas-virtual-reality.html

Racism is taught

Racism is taught

Privilege can lead to feelings of superiority which can lead to racism.

Privilege can lead to feelings of superiority which can lead to racism.

 

 
Virtual reality COULD produce empathy for victims of racism.

Virtual reality COULD produce empathy for victims of racism.