Immersion makes virtual experiences more powerful, but does it also make us more vulnerable?
Immersive environments surround us, engage our bodies, and create a profound sense of presence. This raises questions that go beyond conventional digital media: about safety, consent, harassment, body autonomy, accessibility, and the psychological realities of immersion.
From codes of conduct and trauma-informed design to inclusive participation, this conversation puts the human being inside the virtual world at its centre. It asks what responsibilities platforms, creators, communities, and regulators have towards the people inhabiting these spaces, and how ethical principles can be translated into practical approaches to design and governance.
It also explores how Europe’s emphasis on fundamental rights, privacy, inclusion, and human-centred regulation can contribute to safer immersive environments and inform principles that extend beyond Europe itself.