Using VR to take another perspective has been

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Using VR to take another perspective has been used to develop empathy but may backfire. New study found that embodying an obese avatar in virtual reality can deepen anti-fat bias, and higher self esteem was linked to worse bias. This bias also spilled over to other unrelated groups like immigrants.
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The Virtual Body That Made Bias Worse

Virtual reality can let us inhabit another body, but a new study shows that perspective taking can sometimes deepen prejudice and spread it further.

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