Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Instructor: Dr. Clayton Colmon
Course: DIGC 1200
Description: In this podcast episode on Positive Obsession—Angels, Devils, & Evangelists—I dive deep into my personal journey with emergent XR technology—a passion that reshaped my life after a career in retail pharmacy.
The podcast explores how XR technology has impacted not just my life but also the broader cultural landscape, touching on digital literacy, biometric data, and the ethical challenges we face in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Throughout the episode, I critically explore both the potential and the challenges of XR, asking key questions about privacy, emotional manipulation, and digital bias. What happens when biometric data becomes the core driver of immersive experiences? How do we ensure that this technology remains inclusive and ethical?
📈 XR Market Growth
Explore how the global XR market is expected to exceed $100 billion USD by 2026, and why its applications are so revolutionary.
💡 Biometric-Responsive Tech
Discover how emerging tools like Galea are merging brain-computer interfaces with XR to create real-time, emotionally responsive experiences.
⚖️ Ethical Dilemmas in XR
Uncover the darker side of XR, from concerns about data privacy to the propagation of algorithmic biases that could deepen societal divides.
This podcast is for anyone interested in the future of immersive tech, digital culture, and the ethical challenges that come with innovation.
📚 Sources and Citations: http://bit.ly/podcast_sources
