Thesis Summary Jamie Soar suffers from retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that has rendered him legally blind and which affects some 100,000 people in the U.S. alone. Because of the dual-screen projection method used in virtual reality, Soar was able to see normally for the first time in his life. A Byte of the Reality Sandwich With the rise of specialized hardware such as the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Samsung Gear VR, virtual reality (VR) is at its most accessible point ever. It provides an immersive and realistic simulation of an environment, one which is created entirely through software and hardware. And notably, this environment can be experienced or controlled by the movements of your body. To this end, VR opens up an entirely new world (literally) of possibilities. Given its ability to create mesmerizing scenes, most would understandably tend to associate VR with things like gaming or movies, but this new technology has so much more to offer—like letting a legally blind man see clearly for the first time ever. Jamie Soar, as a consequence of suffering from retinitis pigmentosa, is living with a bevy of optical disabilities. Aside from being myopic (near-sighted), he is also constantly seeing double. In dark areas or during the night, he has to navigate his surroundings using a blind cane. However, after putting on a virtual reality headset loaded with a demo, Soar was able to see as clearly as if nothing was really wrong with his eyes. This is because the VR headsets, along with the images they are flashing, are uniquely designed to be able to trick the eyes. The sense of depth that is created by VR, as well as the dual-screen projection method employed by his headset (an HTC Vive), was able to help reverse his visual impairment. This is because VR devices are fabricated in such a way that they provide the illusion of depth through unique lenses that are really terribly close to your face. Soar noted the difference in an interview with UploadVR, and he encouraged others to try VR to see how it could aid them: “Part of me thought that something strapped to my face might work because of my reliance of things being up close. Where I lived in England there were essentially no demos, so when I saw that there would be one in London — even though it would only be a 15-20 minute experience — I decided to make the long journey and go for it…try VR . Find a means to try it because I went so long without ever knowing that this extra dimension existed that you can see. Try out as many experiences as possible. It might not be for everyone but it might give people a lot more freedom or independence in what they do.” Limitless Potential Indeed, virtual reality could be adapted for use for a myriad of other endeavors and to help with a great number of issues. As early as 2014, scientists proposed creating events and scenes using VR to give members of the jury a deeper understanding of the crime on trial. TeenDrive365, meanwhile, developed a virtual reality distracted driving experience to help push its campaign for safe driving. It could also be used to provide a safe environment for people to confront their phobias, like this app that can help individuals overcome their fear of public speaking. And honestly, this is just the beginning of it all. Researchers at the University of Birmingham’s Human Interface Technology (HIT) are using virtual reality to help train medical personnel in emergency medicine and anesthesia. With this technology, emergency nurses and paramedics can safely be trained in a visually realistic environment. The project combines a representative human body, an inflatable ‘Chinook’ interior, as well as Virtual and Augmented reality aspects. Using these tools, the program shows medical personnel how to resuscitate and stabilize the wounded and safely transport them to a Field Hospital, and best of all, it simulates the real environment, which helps to prepare personnel in ways previously impossible. And keep in mind, VR really only broke onto the scene this year…so far greater things are likely on their way. Citation Durbin, Joe. "Virtual Reality Helps Legally Blind Man See Clearly For The First Time." UploadVR. N.p., 28 Sept. 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. *A lot of this thesis was written by me, but a lot also copied. This is not to be used for YOUR thesis or research paper.*
You've inspired me to write my own thesis. On May 28, 2016, a three-year-old boy climbed into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and was grabbed and dragged by Harambe, a 17-year-old Western lowland gorilla. Fearing for the boy's life, a zoo worker shot and killed Harambe. The incident was recorded on video and received broad international coverage and commentary, including controversy over the choice to kill Harambe. A number of primatologists and conservationists wrote later that the zoo had no other choice under the circumstances, and that it highlighted the danger of zoo animals in close proximity to humans and the need for better standards of care. It was a sad day for the zoo the shooting was controversial, with some observers stating that it was unclear whether Harambe was likely to harm the child.[13][14] Others called for the boy's parents or the zoo to be held accountable for the gorilla's death. Director Thane Maynard stated, "The child was being dragged around ... His head was banging on concrete. This was not a gentle thing. The child was at risk." Police investigated possible criminal charges against the parents, while the parents defended the zoo's actions.[19][20] The boy's mother also became the target of harassment on the internet and social media On June 6, 2016, Ohio prosecutor Joseph Deters said that the mother would not face any charges of wrongdoing. The zoo was investigated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which sets the standards for zoos, and the USDA. To qoute time maginze " Three months after a Cincinnati Zoo official shot and killed a gorilla named Harambe to save the life of a young boy who had fallen into the gorilla’s pit at the zoo, people on the Internet are refusing to let go of the tragedy. Are these Internet voices raising money to establish better security measures at zoos? Are they donating their time to raise awareness about the Silverback Gorilla and its habitat? Are they supporting the structures in place that allow for rehabilitation and repopulation of endangered species? No. They’re trolling." This really rings home with me being a small child, I am sad for the gorilla. A tribute song for the gorilla by YouTuber Filthy Frank went viral on YouTube. *A lot of this thesis was written by me, but a lot also copied. This is not to be used for YOUR thesis or research paper.*
here's my thesis: The FitnessGram™ Pacer Test is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues. The 20 meter pacer test will begin in 30 seconds. Line up at the start. The running speed starts slowly, but gets faster each minute after you hear this signal. [beep] A single lap should be completed each time you hear this sound. [ding] Remember to run in a straight line, and run as long as possible. The second time you fail to complete a lap before the sound, your test is over. The test will begin on the word start. On your mark, get ready, start.
Here's my thesis: You're shoutbox banned. I suggest you make a thesis about your first amendment rights.
Well, I appreciate your idea. However, I usually only make theses about science and technology. Not politics. Still, thanks for the request. If I ever make a thesis about it, I will make sure to mention you.
