Nolie MacDonald

Nolie MacDonald is a visionary leader with a 20-year career that includes spearheading digital transformations in marketing and technology at a global technology solutions provider. Her remarkable integration of advanced technology and her passion for using augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) in mental health treatment, stemming from her personal journey, have positioned her as an influential figure in these fields. This foundation was instrumental in shaping VRenity's mission to build a better future for trauma treatment using AR/VR technology.

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The Rise of Virtual Storytelling: Why Avatar-Based Films Are the Next Big Trend

The next great marketing format won’t look like marketing.

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AI Film Production Workflow: From Linear Production to Iteration Loops

The pipeline didn’t just get faster. It became cyclical.

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How AI Avatars Are Changing Film Production (And Why It Matters for Brands)

The camera is still rolling. The cast is just… different now. Film production has always been shaped by limits. Time limits. Budget limits. Location...

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VRenity Avatar Models

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The Rise of Digital Humans: How AI Is Reshaping Marketing and Entertainment

Avatars Are Becoming the New “Face” of Digital Life For years, avatar technology lived in two separate worlds. In one, we had stylized characters...

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The Future Mind: Psychiatry at the Crossroads of AI and Insight

Featuring Dr. Aaron Andersen & Nolie MacDonald 🎧 Click here to listen to the full episode

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rizzbot and the age of charismatic machines

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RizzBots and the Age of Charismatic Machines

Artificial intelligence has, until now, been framed largely as a utility: answering questions, recommending songs, or optimizing an online search....

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The Future of Wellness: AI Companions and VR Escapes

In today’s always-on world, finding time to recharge our mental batteries is more important than ever. Yet traditional approaches to mental health...

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DeepSeek vs. OpenAI: A New Era of AI Competition

The Rising AI Rivalry: Can DeepSeek’s Innovation Disrupt OpenAI’s Dominance? In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), two...

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Wrapping Up 2023 at VRenity: Innovations, Achievements, and Future Aspirations

As we approach the end of 2023, it's an exciting time to reflect on the progress and milestones achieved at VRenity, a pioneer in virtual reality...

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