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Murder On The Vr Express: Studying The Impact Of Thought Experiments At A Distance In Virtual Reality, Andrew Kissel, Krzysztof J. Rechowicz, John B. Shull Jan 2023

Murder On The Vr Express: Studying The Impact Of Thought Experiments At A Distance In Virtual Reality, Andrew Kissel, Krzysztof J. Rechowicz, John B. Shull

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Hypothetical thought experiments allow researchers to gain insights into widespread moral intuitions and provide opportunities for individuals to explore their moral commitments. Previous thought experiment studies in virtual reality (VR) required participants to come to an on-site laboratory, which possibly restricted the study population, introduced an observer effect, and made internal reflection on the participants’ part more difficult. These shortcomings are particularly crucial today, as results from such studies are increasingly impacting the development of artificial intelligence systems, self-driving cars, and other technologies. This paper explores the viability of deploying thought experiments in commercially available in-home VR headsets. We conducted …


[Review Of The Book Reading Plato's Dialogues To Enhance Learning And Inquiry: Exploring Socrates' Use Of Protreptic For Student Engagement, By M. Marshall], Chad Wiener Jan 2023

[Review Of The Book Reading Plato's Dialogues To Enhance Learning And Inquiry: Exploring Socrates' Use Of Protreptic For Student Engagement, By M. Marshall], Chad Wiener

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