Virtual Reality And Media Ethics Center For Media Engagementо The media ethics initiative presents: the ethics of virtual reality dr. donald heider. dean and professor of communication loyola university chicago. april 10 (tuesday), 3:30 5:00pm, cma 5.136 . photo: pixel2013 cc0. virtual reality gives participants the chance to enter immersive and interactive media environments. Dr. donald heider is the associate provost for strategy & innovation and founding dean at the school of communication at loyola university chicago and founder of the center for digital ethics & policy. he is author, co author, or editor of eight books including two volumes of ethics for a digital age, the latest of which is due out in 2018. dr.
Virtual Reality And Media Ethics Center For Media Engagementо The media ethics initiative at the center for media engagement promotes and publicizes research on the ethical decisions involved in media use. media ethics explores the choices, values, and consequences inherent in our media and communicative practices. how do we affect self and our communities in our use of media such as the internet?. Due to the availability and flexibility of vr technologies, the number of virtual reality users is forecast to reach 171 million by 2018, with the vr market set to continually grow at an extraordinary rate [20]. in 2018 [21], the value of the global consumer virtual reality market is estimated to be u.s. $4.5 billion (see figure 1). figure 1. Virtual reality is expected to capture an audience through gaming that has been particularly elusive for news media: teens and young adults. these virtual platforms may be an ideal way to stimulate their interaction with news, serving them as citizens. but this requires a focused, thoughtful strategy, rather than merely chasing the latest toy. Immersive media (including 360 video, augmented reality, virtual reality, and other 3d experiences) presents several key differences from traditional media that demand a re translation of long held ethical standards: the audience has more agency and control. the experiences and how they’re presented are often new to audiences and sources.
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