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The original was posted on /r/programming by /u/Sciencerules2050 on 2023-08-09 00:08:00+00:00.

Hi I’m trying to reduce hate in our society I got an idea based of the fact that racism and hate towards different groups should be treated as a psychological disorder based on our nature of attacking what’s foreign and protecting local (brain’s fusiform face area)

Create a videogame therapy to increase the max # of individuals (150 people) that the brain can handle as local and to feel higher leves of empathy towards people with different characteristics

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Title: Empathy Horizons

Game Concept: Empathy Horizons is a virtual reality (VR) video game designed to enhance players’ capacity to connect with a larger number of individuals and foster empathy towards people with diverse characteristics. Players are immersed in a rich and expansive virtual world where they engage in activities and challenges that progressively expand their cognitive and emotional capacities.

Gameplay Mechanics:

Community Building: Players start in a small village within the game. They are tasked with interacting, helping, and forming connections with NPCs (non-playable characters) who possess diverse backgrounds, cultures, and appearances. Completing tasks and forming relationships with NPCs unlock rewards and character development.

Exploration and Cultural Exchange: As players progress, they explore different zones representing various cultures, each with its own unique customs, traditions, and aesthetics. Through interactive experiences and quests, players learn about these cultures, fostering a sense of understanding and curiosity.

Empathy Challenges: The game presents players with scenarios that encourage them to view situations from others’ perspectives. Players must make decisions that reflect empathy and understanding towards characters facing challenges related to diversity, inclusion, and cooperation.

Collaborative Activities: Multiplayer elements allow players to team up with others in solving puzzles, completing quests, and participating in community projects. This promotes cooperation and teamwork with a larger number of in-game individuals, increasing their “brain’s capacity” for social connections.

Neuroplasticity Training: The game incorporates mini-games and exercises designed to stimulate the brain’s neuroplasticity. These exercises challenge players’ pattern recognition abilities, memory, and emotional intelligence, helping them to become more adaptable to a larger network of social connections.

Benefits:

Expanded Social Capacity: Through engaging interactions with a diverse range of characters, players’ cognitive and emotional capacity to handle a larger social network grows.

Enhanced Empathy: Exposure to characters’ stories and struggles helps players develop a deeper understanding and empathy towards individuals with different characteristics.

Cultural Awareness: Players gain insights into various cultures, fostering appreciation and tolerance for differences.

Cognitive Training: Neuroplasticity exercises enhance players’ cognitive abilities, enabling them to manage more social relationships effectively.

By combining immersive storytelling, cultural exploration, and cognitive training, Empathy Horizons provides an innovative approach to expanding social capacities and fostering empathy towards people with diverse characteristics.