Explore the science of presence and virtual body ownership -- why some VR feels real enough to alter consciousness, how avatar choice shapes a session, and how to apply both as distinct design variables.
Explore the science of presence and virtual body ownership -- why some VR feels real enough to alter consciousness, how avatar choice shapes a session, and how to apply both as distinct design variables.
Two of the most important concepts in cyberdelic design -- presence and embodiment -- are often conflated. This lesson separates them, explains the science behind each, and puts them in your hands as practitioner tools.