Michael Waite
Michael Waite
Amir Bozorgzadeh: Virtual Reality and Brain Health — Is VR Healing or Killing Your Brain? | Episode 21
Amir Bozorgzadeh: Virtual Reality and Brain Health — Is VR Healing or Killing Your Brain? | Episode 21
Amir Bozorgzadeh: Virtual Reality and Brain Health — Is VR Healing or Killing Your Brain? | Episode 21
Monday 8th May 2023
Michael Waite and Amir Bozorgzadeh discuss VR's dual impact on brain health, exploring its therapeutic uses and potential risks in 'Brain Shaman'.
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Episode Overview
- VR simulations have been used for over 25 years in exposure therapy for phobias
- Latest VR technology engages the human body from head to toe, impacting the nervous and autonomic systems
- Potential of VR in treating conditions such as addiction and alcohol abuse disorders
- Influence of VR on visual perception, memory, and learning
- Challenges and ethical considerations posed by the usage of VR
In this conversation, Amir Bozorgzadeh sheds light on the profound impact of VR on the nervous system, detailing how VR simulations have been used for over 25 years in exposure therapy for phobias, and how the latest VR technology engages the human body from head to toe, significantly impacting our nervous and autonomic systems.
Can virtual reality (VR) be both a healer and a hazard for your brain? Michael Waite tackles this intriguing question with Amir Bozorgzadeh, the co-founder and CEO of Virtuleap, in an eye-opening episode of 'Brain Shaman'. Virtuleap is at the forefront of VR brain training and diagnostics, and Amir shares his deep insights into how this technology is reshaping our mental landscape. From treating phobias and traumas to addressing addiction and ADHD, VR's therapeutic potential seems vast.
But what about the risks? Could VR also be harming our cognitive functions? Amir doesn't shy away from these tough questions, offering a balanced view of the benefits and limitations of VR. He explains how unconscious processes influenced by VR can alter our mood and behavior, both in the virtual and real worlds. The conversation also dives into the latest research on VR's impact on brain health, shedding light on how these digital experiences affect visual perception, memory, and learning.
For anyone curious about the future of brain health in the age of virtual reality, this episode is a must-listen. It’s not just about tech; it’s about understanding the profound ways VR could be shaping our minds.