GradCast

575 | Psychedelics, VR, & chairs? Exploring dimensions of the mind

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We often assume that reality is objective, but as researchers, how do we tackle perceived reality in our subjects? For psychology master’s student Isaac Withers, this is a key question in designing virtual reality (VR) spaces.

Can VR simulate the experience of a psychedelic drug trip in a controlled setting? What is the process of assembling reference material to create such a…