What virtual reality is, how it works, and what it can do
Experience on Demand by Jeremy Bailenson explores what virtual reality really is and how this technology changes our perception. This book shows how virtual reality can be used to improve performance, recovery, learning, and empathy.
Description
Virtual reality blurs the line between reality and illusion and opens the door to experiences that feel convincingly real. Jeremy Bailenson, professor of communication and director of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab, presents two decades of research into the psychological effects of virtual reality. He discusses how this new media works and provides practical guidelines for using virtual experiences effectively.
Experience on Demand shows how virtual reality can help us improve communication, strengthen empathy, and promote personal development and recovery. This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand how virtual reality works and what applications are possible.
Product information
- Author: Jeremy Bailenson
- Publisher: WW Norton & Co
- Publication date: 2018-01-30
- Number of pages: 304
- ISBN: 9780393253696
- Theme: Technology: general issues
- BISAC: COMPUTERS / Virtual & Augmented Reality
About the author
Jeremy Bailenson is a professor of communication at Stanford University and founder of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab. He regularly publishes in well-known media and lives in Redwood City, California.