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Too Far? Mother Reunited With Deceased Daughter In Virtual Reality Demo.

Paul Bois
Too Far? Mother Reunited With Deceased Daughter In Virtual Reality Demo.
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Could there be a day when those who have passed away can be visited by their loved ones in a virtual reality simulation? One South Korean mother recently provided a small glimpse into this possible future.

A Korean TV special called “Meeting You” recently explored a family’s grief over the loss of its seven-year-old daughter and built to a rather bizarre climax when the mother reunited with the girl in a virtual reality that included audio.

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