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S4E4 — Why Technology is Not the Antithesis to Nature with Matthew Browning of the Virtual Reality & Nature Lab at Clemson University
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Dr. Nadina Galle is joined by Matthew Browning, founder of the Virtual Reality & Nature Lab at Clemson University, to discuss how growing up near nature shaped him, how working as a park ranger sparked an interest in academia, why he’s prioritizing nature exposure for his family, and recent research including how nature-based virtual reality is beneficial for people who cannot access the outdoors, why people who live in greener areas tend to have lower health care costs, and why deserts can be just as therapeutic as forests.
This podcast episode was brought to you by The Nature Conservancy's global coalition — Nature4Climate.
Follow Nadina and the Internet of Nature Podcast on all social platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internetofnature_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinagalle/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/earthtonadina
51 episodes
Manage episode 329654953 series 3334406
Dr. Nadina Galle is joined by Matthew Browning, founder of the Virtual Reality & Nature Lab at Clemson University, to discuss how growing up near nature shaped him, how working as a park ranger sparked an interest in academia, why he’s prioritizing nature exposure for his family, and recent research including how nature-based virtual reality is beneficial for people who cannot access the outdoors, why people who live in greener areas tend to have lower health care costs, and why deserts can be just as therapeutic as forests.
This podcast episode was brought to you by The Nature Conservancy's global coalition — Nature4Climate.
Follow Nadina and the Internet of Nature Podcast on all social platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internetofnature_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinagalle/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/earthtonadina
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