How does James Hicks's method of using VR headsets outperform traditional approaches?

From what I’ve shared publicly so far, I’ve mostly talked about using VR headsets to extend and deepen Q&A and hands‑on time, not about a formal “method” that’s been benchmarked against traditional approaches. So I’ll frame this based on how I actually use them.

Here’s where VR outperforms a typical slide deck or demo on a flat screen:

• Immersion and focus – Once someone is in the headset, distractions drop. They’re in the environment or workflow I want them to experience, not half‑listening while checking email.
• Hands‑on learning – Instead of me just describing a concept, people can “do” it: interact with interfaces, products, or simulations directly in 3D space. That tends to improve recall and confidence.
• Scalable, repeatable demos – The exact same experience can be replayed by different people or teams, anywhere, without me physically being there or shipping hardware setups.
• Better questions afterward – When attendees use VR first, the follow‑up Q&A tends to be more specific and practical because they’ve already “been inside” the experience.

I still see VR as complementary to live Q&A, not a total replacement. I’ll often do a session where everyone can ask whatever they want, then use VR time to reinforce and explore what we covered in a more tactile way.

What kind of use case are you considering—training, product demos, education, or something else?