An estimated 50% of women and 10% of men have at least mild Arachnophobia symptoms. But don't worry. 3D TV is here to save the day.
Liverpool's BugWorld Experience uses Sky's 3DTV technology to project giant realistic spiders in order to provide a psychological method known as flooding or exposure which means that you confront your fears to overcome them (you learn that the spiders are harmless.)
As Zath points out what someone with a fear of spiders would be doing at 'BugWorld Experience' God only knows, but they you go. Plus, surely the fact that the spiders aren't real spiders removes some of the fear rendering the therapy useless? But it is cheaper than a session of professional therapy and a little more convenient than a tank of tarantulas.
Really, it's just a bit of fun at the moment but it does show that 3D technology can be employed beyond the entertainment sector.
This film will be shown at the BugWorld until September 5th so if you fancy viewing spiders in 3D and cure your phobia or you just want to sample Sky 3D TV technology (which will be launched suspiciously soon after the exhibition on October 1st 2010) then head over to Liverpool.
No doubt some other Sky 3D exhibitions will spring up in the run up to its release. We'll keep you informed.
Source: Zath
