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One of the lab's most profound advancements is the ability to create empathy through VR. Bailenson describes experiments where participants could experience life through the eyes and body of another person, allowing them to confront issues such as racism and social injustice. This technique leverages the concept of body transfer—where users feel as though they embody an avatar—promoting profound emotional responses and changing attitudes and behaviors more effectively than traditional methods.
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