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The Future of News? Virtual Reality 👓

Nonny de la Peña — TED - February 28, 2016

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The Future of News? Virtual Reality — Nonny de la Peña

What if you could experience a story with your entire body, not just with your mind?

Nonny de la Peña is working on a new form of journalism that combines traditional reporting with emerging virtual reality technology to put the audience inside the story. The result is an evocative experience that de la Peña hopes will help people understand the news in a brand new way.

What if I could present you a story that you would remember with your entire body and not just with your mind? My whole life as a journalist, I've really been compelled to try to make stories that can make a difference and maybe inspire people to care. I've worked in print. I've worked in documentary. I've worked in broadcast. But it really wasn't until I got involved with virtual reality that I started seeing these really intense, authentic reactions from people that really blew my mind.
— Nonny de la Peña