> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://library.xrguild.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://library.xrguild.org/privacy-and-policy/extended-reality-xr-ethics.md). # Extended Reality (XR) Ethics Extended Reality (XR), encompassing Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), introduces profound ethical questions about identity, physical and psychological integrity, and the broader challen ## Overview **Authors:** House of Beautiful Business with Kent Bye **Publication Date:** 30 December 2024 **Link:** **Keywords:** XR, AR, VR, digital ethics, identity in XR, psychological integrity, ethical frameworks, inclusive design, immersive technology, Hosue of Beautifiul Business, IEEE Ethics Initiative, Ethics of Autonomous Systems **Type:** Video ## Summary Extended Reality (XR), encompassing Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), introduces profound ethical questions about identity, physical and psychological integrity, and the broader challenges of digital technology. XR prompts us to explore the human condition, design conscious and inclusive experiences, and establish ethical frameworks to guide its development. A special Living Room Session by the House of Beautiful Business, in partnership with IEEE, brought together journalist and podcast host Kent Bye; Monique Morrow, co-founder of Humanized Internet; and tech ethicist Mathana to address these issues. Hosted by Monika Jiang, Tim Leberecht, and John C. Havens, executive director of IEEE's Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems initiative, the session explored the ethical imperatives shaping XR. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://library.xrguild.org/privacy-and-policy/extended-reality-xr-ethics.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.