Seminar: Virtual Self

This seminar discusses the impact of virtual reality and online platforms on the mental health of its audiences.
About this Event

This panel discussion considers the impact and relationship of the physical self with the digital or virtual self. Asking questions such as what is the impact of Avatar health on our mental health? Are digital friendships compare to physical friendships? Can we generate empathy through virtual environments?

The panel hosts:

Chair: Dr. Anuj Puri post-doctoral researcher at Public Law and Governance,

Panellists:

Prof. Esther Keymolen, Tilburg Institute for Law and Technology

Prof. Ben Schouten, Technical University Eindhoven,

Dr. Bart van der Sloot, Tilburg Institute for Law and Technology
This panel discussion is part of a larger conference on Virtual Worlds, Real Challenges: How to govern the online public sphere? You are welcome to attend just the single panel, multiple panels or the full conference.