Lisa Messeri

Yale Anthropologist studying the political ecology of the VR community and author of In the Land of the Unreal: Virtual and Other Realities in Los Angeles

Top 10 podcasts with Lisa Messeri

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May 7, 2024 • 1h 3min

Episode 31: Science Is a Human Endeavor (feat. Molly Crockett and Lisa Messeri), April 15 2024

Drs. Molly Crockett and Lisa Messeri discuss the hype of 'self-driving labs' and the importance of human involvement in scientific research. They debunk myths about AI replacing scientists, explore the risks of oversimplifying AI in research, and emphasize the need for critical discussions on AI's limitations and benefits in scientific endeavors.

Mar 16, 2024 • 1h 10min

Lisa Messeri, "In the Land of the Unreal: Virtual and Other Realities in Los Angeles" (Duke UP, 2024)

Exploring the vision of VR as an 'empathy machine' in LA post-#MeToo era. Delving into the paradox of using VR to mend fractured realities. Emphasizing the intersection of place, technology, and social change in LA tech community.

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 43min

#1359: Landmark Anthropological Field Study of VR with “In the Land of the Unreal” author Lisa Messeri

Yale Anthropologist Lisa Messeri explores VR community in LA, analyzing unreality & potential of VR. Interdisciplinary references, STS, anthropological perspective. Examining realities colliding, empathy in VR, and women's influence in VR innovation. Impact of VR on perception of Capitol riot, technological solutions, societal problems.