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"I've always been just a learning-oriented person," says educator, Alliant International University Executive Director for Continuing Education and My VR Projects Chief Visionary Dr. Tom Nickel.

As Co-Founder and member of the Board of Directors of Nairobi-based Africa VR Campus and Center, Tom continues to share new ideas and educational concepts through virtual reality.

"We feel, in VR, that we are in the same place together," he explains, while discussing the value of virtual reality for social connection.

Currently, Tom hosts a weekly discussion, "Understanding 'The Matter With Things'", on the ENGAGE XR platform, every Tuesday at 2 PM, Pacific time. This is a free event, open to all, but registration is required with the ENGAGE XR platform.

Tom's background also includes hosting both art events and an ongoing "Death Q & A" discussion in VRChat.

And he's looking forward to seeing where virtual reality can take us, in building a better world.

Tom discussed his own background in virtual reality, offered guidelines for anyone who'd like to know more about creating and attending events in VR, and offered a look at the future which Africa VR Campus and Center is creating through immersive technology.