Voices of VR

I spoke with Jun Young Ro about planned improvements of VRChat's Trust & Safety processes. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I spoke with Kaki Navarre & Aev about the launch of VRChat's Avatar Marketplace. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I spoke with Harry X about potential gaps in VRChat's moderation of NSFW avatars that he details in a series of articles here: The Dark Reality of VRChat: How Public Sexual Avatars Are Slipping Through the Cracks (2025, April 29) VRChat's Dangerous Oversight: A Breeding Ground for Public NSFW Avatars (2025, May 4) VRChat's Complete Failure in Avatar Moderation – Over 300 TOS-Violating Avatars Reported, Zero Action Taken (2025, May 10) I did have a chance to follow up with VRChat's new trust and safety lead in a subsequent interview to go into more details for how VRChat is responding to these potential gaps. You can see more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I spoke with Navid Khonsari about Fire Escape at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2018. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I spoke with Navid Khonsari, Vassiliki Khonsari, & Brooks Brown about Hero at Sundance 2018. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

I spoke with Navid Khonsari about the GDC Narrative Innovations Showcase Highlights at GDC 2017. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

In this engaging discussion, Keiichi Matsuda, a forward-thinking designer and director of Liquid City, explores the evolution of AI interactions. He challenges the notion of a singular 'AI God,' advocating instead for a decentralized approach that treats AI as relatable companions. Matsuda introduces his concept of 'parabrains' for intuitive user experiences, emphasizing the importance of agency and trust. He also reflects on immersive technologies, their architectural impact, and the ethical responsibilities that come with innovative AI applications.

Alicia Berry, Executive Producer at Niantic Spatial, and Asim Ahmed, Head of Product Marketing, delve into the cutting-edge world of AI-powered mapping for augmented reality. They discuss their strategic partnership with Snap to enhance AR glasses and the ethical implications of AI agents. The duo highlights innovative storytelling through AR, emphasizing centimeter-level navigation with their Visual Positioning System. They also consider user safety in spatial computing, envisioning a future where immersive experiences transform everyday interactions.

Here's my interview with Caitlin Krause, Founder of Mindwise, that was conducted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, CA. This is part 2 of 2 of my conversations with Krause, you can see part 1 from 2019 here. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Here's my interview with Caitlin Krause, Founder of Mindwise, Writer, Speaker, Programmer, Educator, & Curator of Experiences, that was conducted on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Oculus Connect in San Jose, CA. This is part 1 of 2 of my conversations with Krause, you can see part 2 from 2025 here. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality