Virtual Reality vs. Real Experience
Through simply a pair of goggles and a body suit, virtual reality has the power to instantly transport us out of our everyday lives. From taking us on a journey to the corners of outer space, or placing us into the shoes of our favourite superhero, it seems that virtual reality has endless potential to fill our desires. But is climbing Mt. Everest in a virtual world really just as good as the real thing? Joining us on the line to discuss this was Janna Thompson, Professor of Philosophy at La Trobe University.