With the cost of living crisis looming over I wanted to discuss the potentiality that VR can open our minds to travel artificially.
Travel does broaden the mind and we must realize the importance it can have on improving inclusivity and open mindsets in the younger generation. However with the rise of costs and an economic disaster at only a reach away, many are having to sacrifice travel to survive the day-to-day. Virtual Reality has proven that this can transport us artificially to any reality / artificial place. This can help us understand different cultures and traditions from a first-hand point of view. These benefits stretch beyond just opening minds but also creating a sense of inclusivity globally despite the separateness some societies and communities face. VR can also extend time showing different communities over scales of periods; even showing a precision of the future. Expanding our knowledge of historical context and changing our ethnographies on the present day and how we view the world.
Although it is almost obvious this will never be as effective as living in the presence of a different culture and environment; VR must be applauded for filling these gaps temporarily. As well as economic struggle some people may face certain ability issues that may prevent them from traveling – once again showing how VR can conquer this issue.
I believe these are some of the real benefits that VR can uphold in society; improving human interaction with different cultures and traditions – creating a more open-minded society.