VR technology gives new meaning to ‘holidaying at home’. But is it really a substitute for travel?

October 14, 2018 Siddhant Goyal

Date of Publication: October 14, 2018

Author: Vikki Schaffer, Alexandra Bec, Brent D. Moyle and Noel Scott

Summary:

Mind wandering engages the same neural pathways used to receive stimuli from the real world, evoking emotions similar to real life. VR can elicit these same feelings.

Link to Full Reading:

https://theconversation.com/vr-technology-gives-new-meaning-to-holidaying-at-home-but-is-it-really-a-substitute-for-travel-101258