Obviously it shouldn’t get to this point, and I really hope that they have the sense to ensure it doesn’t get used to simply placate prisons to say “hey, see, what we’re doing is fine because we give them VR relief,” but at least this instance seems to be a non-profit trying to do something good.
NWYXE on March 13rd, 2025 at 14:18 UTC »
Welcome to the Matrix
PunkRawkSoldier on March 13rd, 2025 at 14:37 UTC »
Ready Player One IRL
Mr-History on March 13rd, 2025 at 14:40 UTC »
Seems to be part of a experiment to see if relief from their environment can have a positive effect on their mental state.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/08/vr-prison-california
Obviously it shouldn’t get to this point, and I really hope that they have the sense to ensure it doesn’t get used to simply placate prisons to say “hey, see, what we’re doing is fine because we give them VR relief,” but at least this instance seems to be a non-profit trying to do something good.