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Incarcerated for two decades, Jacob Smith and his fellow inmates are now embarking on regular journeys to far-flung, exotic locales – no passport required, just a virtual reality headset. "I went to Thailand, man!" Smith recalled with a grin, describing his initial experience strapping on a VR device and being transported to the lush landscapes and bustling markets of Southeast Asia.
This innovative programme is being introduced to California prisons by a Los Angeles-based non-profit organisation.
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