As we wrote, VR is now one of the most important experience devices, used not only by gamers but also, increasingly, by museums, similar to filmmakers. But its field of use also extends to therapy and political activity.
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In neurosurgery and thoracic surgery, virtual reality allows doctors to explore a patient’s brain and body before performing an operation. Using virtual reality It can be increased Residents’ empathy and conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and migraines can be simulated. Virtual reality has proven to be an effective tool in treating and relieving pain, as it can improve damaged motor functions, motivate patients to move, aid memory and cognitive functions in the elderly, support rehabilitation therapy, post-stroke recovery, and socialization.
But it can also be used to treat psychological problems, anxiety and trauma. For example, by exposing patients who have suffered car accidents to virtual exposure therapy, their fear of heights can be reduced by 68 percent.
In New York, bustling Times Square is visited by nearly forty million people every year, more than 300,000 people every day, and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, which is why it seems strange if some parts of the bustling square suddenly go silent, or not. Only sniffing can be heard. the Memory sounds A human rights organization called
South American concern in New York
No, with VR, we were flown from central New York to Venezuela so we could experience the dark and harsh environment of Venezuela’s most famous prison, El Helicoide – we can read in Washington Postin. The virtual reality film was made based on the reports of 30 former detainees, political prisoners, students and activists, and the real screams recorded there make the atmosphere even more chilling – because one of them managed to smuggle out a phone and record the voices of the prisoners being abused. To torture.
the Memory sounds The president of the non-profit organization, Victor Navarro, who was also subjected to arbitrary arrest and torture in prison, organized the event with his colleagues to draw attention to the conditions in Venezuela, underscore the existence of crimes against humanity, and demand a fair trial. 300 political prisoners released
The 78th session of the UN General Assembly concluded a few days ago in New York, just two kilometers away from the event and the actual demonstration, so Navarros also hopes that international representatives will also pay attention to the violations, especially since political pressure is growing in Venezuela due to next year’s presidential elections.
Navarro, who was subjected to imprisonment and selective torture 5 years ago, said that the experiences presented in virtual reality and experienced by New York walkers are not imaginary. The idea of experiencing virtual reality came to his mind when he watched one of Anne Frank’s virtual reality films and was terrified that he would also be taken to a concentration camp.
After a brief period, Memory sounds. With the help of interviews with former prisoners and psychologists, the organization has assembled a “virtual museum of terrorism.”
Virtual reality is now an important innovation in the struggle for human rights, seen by dozens of politicians and presented in 15 countries and at 45 exhibitions.
As activists say, world leaders need to know what is happening in Venezuela and who Maduro they are negotiating with.
According to Navarro, forgetfulness is the worst thing for a political prisoner, and the people crying with headphones and virtual reality goggles on their heads in central New York empathize with what innocent people are going through — Navarro can give hope that they’re not alone.
(Cover image: El Helicoide building in Caracas. Photograph: Yuri Cortez/AFP)
