Robin White Owen

…or you’re trying to interact with them in a noise-filled environment where you can’t hear properly. The question lies in how we can build this attentive space of reflection, physically and mentally, into news consumers’ regular routines.

Users experiencing the stories in either VR format were more likely to recall the stories, be motivated to find out more about the subject, and to take “political or social action” after viewing.

Another contributing factor might be the fine line that filmmakers have to tread between showing scenes of hardship and suffering to raise awareness, and not overly upsetting their audiences in the process, especially when participants feel as though they are in the scene, thanks to VR’s af…