Article 3P3XQ Can VR teach us how to deal with sexual harassment?

Can VR teach us how to deal with sexual harassment?

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Amanda Holpuch in New York and Olivia Solon in San
from Technology | The Guardian on (#3P3XQ)

A movement led by survivors, public health experts and technologists is utilizing interactive technology to shift how people approach sexual misconduct

Through the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, I find myself in an industrial, light-strewn office space - a far cry from the windowless basement office I'm sitting in.

There are four "co-workers" with me - a woman, Rachel, and three guys - talking about an upcoming conference in Las Vegas. The conversation takes a locker room turn, with the men joking about afterparties, vodka and Jacuzzis. Rachel tries to bring the conversation back to her presentation. Suddenly the boss grabs her arm and says: "Rachel, one very important note. Remember it's a party, pack something " fitting."

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