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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nHe expanded on that topic telling the audience that a storyteller creates a VR world for those listening to the story, and how the storyteller themselves is a VR author. Furthermore, he explained how mixed reality (MR) is when an individual loses track of what is real and what is not real.
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A key aspect that Carlson described the use of VR for is training of individuals in combat situations.
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\u201cVR can be used in video game-like scenarios where individuals must solve problems and overcome obstacles in military or combat situations that may become a real situation in the future,\u201d Carlson said. \u201cThis is useful to select people that are highly skilled in these areas, even if they have no military training.\u201d
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One very useful example of how VR is used to help keep people safe is a VR ship that was created in Norway, this ship was made to create emergency scenarios that teach people how to escape from the ship unharmed, this is extremely useful in testing the design of the ship and training individuals that will be on that ship out on the water.
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Some of Carlson\u2019s own work includes a VR test that makes small areas seem large by altering the virtual world an individual is in, this can also be used to create a mock-emergency such as a fire, training first responders to act quickly as it aids in a realistic emergency situation.
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\u201cVR can also be used to test fire suits while using realistic materials that would be used to keep firefighters safe, but utilizing virtual fire so no one is harmed in the testing of these suits,\u201d Carlson said.
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Virtual reality among other realities can be very useful and helpful for society in today\u2019s day and age and on into the future.
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