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How Virtual Reality Is Revolutionizing Police Training

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Unfortunately, police officers in the US only receive less than six months of police training—which is where virtual reality comes in. In this article, we’ll explore virtual reality’s role in police training, its benefits, and some real-life applications.

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Can Virtual Reality Help With Depression?

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Since the late ’90s, mental health professionals have been using virtual reality to treat post-traumatic stress disorders. The Rise of Virtual Reality Treatments. However, virtual reality programs aren’t designed as standalone treatments. Exploring New Treatments in Virtual Reality.

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3 Virtual Reality Films to Watch in Quarantine

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Virtual reality offers a welcome escape from isolation and loneliness during this global health crisis. Often, you can even interact with others within the virtual realm. Virtual Reality Films to Watch in Quarantine. See Also: The Best Virtual Reality Video and Movie Platforms. Forgotten Kiss.

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How Virtual Reality Data Visualization Sets a New Standard for Big Data

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The problem for humans is no longer access to data — it’s how to possibly process the immense amount of data that is now at our fingertips. Source: Data Age 2025 study . Big Data Problems That Virtual Reality Helps Solve. How to View and Process Large Amounts of Data at the Same Time.

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Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

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Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. Throughout the program, students will learn how to use modern immersive technology primarily for communication purposes, with a focus on the aspects of ethical and social improvements.

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Wellstar and Moth+Flame Give Leadership Training a Virtual Reality Boost

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Leaders in the healthcare industry recently got a taste of a groundbreaking leadership training program powered by virtual reality. Participants received the chance to immerse themselves in virtual reality scenarios designed to help them become better leaders. Virtual Reality as a Tool for Leadership Development.

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VR is 44% more addictive than flat gaming (according to a study)

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When I talk about virtual reality or the metaverse, there are always people that ask me about its intrinsic risks of escapism and addiction: “Is it possible that people will prefer to live in a virtual world instead of the real one?” Can you please detail this study and the results you got?

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