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Not a Game

May 19, 2008

Here are some scenarios from Virtual Iraq, a virtual-reality simulation adapted from the video game Full Spectrum Warrior, with commentary by Sue Halpern.

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Battle Scars

with Sue Halpern
Sue Halpern talks about Virtual Iraq, a treatment for traumatized veterans.
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