Do you have the smell of burning flesh?

The latest issue of Wired has an interesting article called “The War on Terror.”  It’s about using virtual reality to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans, or Shell-Shock.  Many veterans of war come home with issues.  The problem frequently manifests itself in nightmares and flashbacks.   Also common are depression, anger, and general jumpiness. 

Psychologists are using virtual reality to help soldiers readjust to civilian life and put the ugliness of war behind them.  Technology has advanced to the point where very realistic environments can be created.  Not only with images but sounds and smells as well (hence the title of my post, which is a quote from the article).  Give it a read.