The ConVRsation - Ctrl V Virtual Reality Podcast

There are a lot of people that are still into PC gaming and classic console gaming. But VR is the next wave of immersion. So how do these classic gaming experiences compare to VR? Well... you'll have to tune into this episode and listen to Josh and Ben break it down for you.  

So often people are thinking about switching jobs and don't know what they'll like. Sometimes children are trying to decide what they want to be when they grow up and can't figure it out. Along comes virtual reality with the ability to simulate different career paths and help the confused choose their future.   

The power of VR is wonderful and can be used in so many different ways. In this episode, Josh and Ben talk about using it in applied mathematics. Ever thought of visualizations of graphs in 3D? or how about building projects? Well, now that is all possible in VR.  

You guessed it... VR can be used anywhere. Including the automotive industries. In this episode Joash and Ben chat a bit about testing designs, practicing tracks, and fully immersing fans.   

Ever wonder how VR can be used in sports? Josh and Ben break it down in football with topics like mock plays, emulation, self-monitoring, etc. In fact, they even get into training for fans in unique ways.  

In this episode, Josh and Ben dive into the uses of VR in construction and engineering. This includes things like emergency evacuation testing, planning, training, accessibility, etc. This is a "must-watch" episode.   

Often times people think that VR may not be for them. They think that it is only for gamers. Or maybe they can't see in one eye. Well... Josh and Ben take this episode to dispel all of these rumors and show you that VR really is for everyone.   

Josh and Ben take on one of the most interesting topics that come with VR in this episode. Nearly everyone that gets into VR seems to magically forget about their physical world senses. It's actually quite funny to see it transpire. So let's get into it.   

Virtual Reality is one of the most amazing experiences that anyone can go through. But, depending on the content that you launch yourself into, there can be a learning curve. So let's spend some time with Josh and Ben discussing exactly that.   

There is a perception of VR that there are a number of side effects from the use of virtual reality headsets. Well, in this episode Josh and Ben start to hash through what the truth is behind these rumblings.  

As with most things, safety is important. And VR is no different. Because you're in a completely different world, sometimes you forget that things like gravity still apply. In this episode, Josh and Ben talk about listening to your body to make the most of your VR experience.  

A common question that is frequently asked about virtual reality is how old someone has to be in order to experience VR. Well, VR is for everyone. However, there are some similarities and differences between how different age groups experience virtual reality. Josh and Ben cover that in this episode.  

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a huge number of people, businesses, and industries around the world. Some for better and some for worse. Josh Brooks and Ben Parent wrap up the first season of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality podcast by discussing how the pandemic has affected virtual reality - you may be surprised.  

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In the everchanging world of technology, there always seems to be some growth and advancement. Virtual Reality is no exception. In this episode of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality podcast, Josh Brooks and Ben Parent tackle the advancements that they have seen, and which they expect, in the future for VR.  

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In this wrap-up to a 3-part segment of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality podcast on VR in education, Josh Brooks and Ben Parent pontificate on what VR can do to change the landscape of how & what people learn going forward into the future.  

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Continuing down the path of the application of VR in education, Josh Brooks and Ben Parent use the Ctrl Virtual Reality podcast as a platform to explain how much they disliked history & geography in school. Yet, some incredible content in VR has created an appreciation and excitement around these seemingly mundane topics for the duo.  

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In this episode of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality podcase, Josh Brooks and Ben Parent start down the rabbit hole of the uses of virtual reality for education. They specifically touch on how it has changed the world of chemistry.   

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Let's talk about habits in this episode of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality podcast. Josh Brooks and Ben Parent discuss how VR can help you recreate a better life with habits that can move your forward and develop skills critical for the future.  

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VR can be used for many things outside the realm of entertainment. Specifically, VR can be used to tackle various phobias. In this episode of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality podcast, Josh Brooks and Ben Parent discuss the various things that make them freak out and how VR has helped them overcome their fears.  

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Continuing on from the last episode, Josh Brook and Ben Parent dive into the brain chemistry effects of VR on the Ctrl V Virtual Reality podcast. The duo discusses the dopamine (happiness chemical) that your brain gets from experiencing virtual reality alongside how VR can affect your mood.  

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Virtual Reality can have a number of impacts on mental health development. In this episode of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality podcast, Josh Brooks and Ben Parent discuss how VR can be used to manage stress and how it can be used as an escape from reality.  

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In this episode of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality Podcast, Josh Brooks and Ben Parent talk about motion in virtual reality. They attempt to debunk, or at least discuss, how locomotion affects your body and brain, and why everyone always blames VR for nausea.   

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In this episode of the Ctrl V Virtual Reality Podcast, co-hosts Josh Brooks and Ben Parent dive deep into virtual reality arcades. Specifically, learn about the benefits of VR arcades to the community and how they help further the adoption of virtual reality by the masses.   

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Join Josh Brooks and Ben Parent, of Ctrl V, in this episode as they break down exactly what is Virtual Reality. They get into the cool things you can do with virtual reality as well as the differences between VR, AR, XR, and MR.   

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