TED: How virtual reality can create the ultimate empathy machine | Chris Milk

The speaker reflects on their early fascination with Evel Knievel and how it influenced their career path from aspiring stuntman to filmmaker. They discuss the evolution of storytelling through film and their experiments with new technologies to enhance empathy, including virtual reality projects like 'Clouds Over Sidra' that immerse viewers in the lives of others, such as a Syrian refugee. The speaker emphasizes the potential of VR to foster empathy and understanding, aiming to change perceptions and impact decision-makers.

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