This blog post will be a bit different than my others. Instead of focusing on something I have specifically researched, I will just ramble on a bit and share my thoughts (also in preparation for the meeting with Birgt Bachler).
I know I should write more blog posts. Truth be told, it is not that I am not thinking about the master thesis/blog posts. Because I am – a lot. I could blame it on the tight schedule we have to face. But the reality is that it feels like I am avoiding it a little bit.
I sometimes worry that the „spark“ isn’t there for this topic/theme. That maybe I should change it? That I should find another, more „perfect“ topic. However, I also feel like these feelings may just come from feeling overwhelmed and confused. At this stage, I am not entirely sure how best to proceed.
My current topic or theme is VR therapy methods (for both physical and mental health problems). I originally chose this topic for a variety of reasons. For one, I have a personal connection to it – my brother used it and really enjoyed it after he had a car crash. In general, I feel like this healthcare topic is of great importance and value to society. It would be great if my work could help somebody. I also do find it very intriguing, and it interests me how this technology can be used.
I just find it hard to begin with this topic. I could build a Unity VR prototype, but about what exactly? Also, will it have any scientific basis? I worry that I might not be able to get into contact with a hospital. That I might not find anybody to test with. That it might be too much, too difficult.
I guess it’s normal to feel a little bit lost sometimes (it’s all part of the process after all) but I hope I can find a clearer structure soon, so I can really start giving it my all.
