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Pennie Latin explores the science behind the everyday.

Pennie Latin explores the science behind our everyday experiences and speaks to key scientists working in Scotland.

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Brainwaves: How ready are you for the VR revolution?

How ready are you for the VR revolution?

BBC Radio Scotland - Brainwaves, How ready are you for the VR revolution?

What's the value of virtual reality and are we ready for the rise of VR in our lives?

Virtual reality is growing in every possible sphere of our lives from healthcare to therapy, education to forensic investigation but are we ready to embrace the VR revolution?

How comfortable are you with virtual reality? We're not just talking about gaming but across your life and your family's life? With virtual reality being developed in just about every area of our lives Pennie Latin weighs up the value of VR. There's no doubt VR is a powerful tool and results from research into the potential for using VR to treat mental health issues like schizophrenia and anxiety are looking very promising but how worried should we be about that power? Does the fact that VR can be so immersive and engaging mean it also needs to come with a warning?  Pennie will be visiting Oxford University to try out some of the latest immersive therapies for herself plus she'll join a primary school in the Highlands to see VR being piloted in an educational setting. So on balance will we love or loathe the prospect of a VR saturated world...listen to find out!

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