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The aim is to explore the ethics of virtual reality by examining its sociohistorical context and underlying ideologies.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Is VR a tool of liberation? addressing the ethics of VR through sociohistorical contextualization

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Addresses ethical implications of virtual reality in society, highlighting its philosophical underpinnings.

The aim is to explore the ethics of virtual reality by examining its sociohistorical context and underlying ideologies.
Integrates social science literature on the conceptualization of virtual reality.
Examines two strands of techno-utopianism: humanist and transhumanist.
Evaluates concepts of immediacy and abundance from a Hegelian perspective.
Identifies the humanist view of VR as fostering communication and empathy.
Describes the transhumanist perspective of VR as overcoming human limits.
Reveals the influence of techno-utopian ideologies on the discussion surrounding VR.

Maurice Emanuel Weller (2026) studied this question.

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