For anyone looking for something fun to do on Sunday night, try ABC Island in Second Life. The next 'Aunties Building Challenge' is being held, starting 8.30 pm AET (3.30 am SL time). It's a great way for newer Second Life residents to learn the ropes of content creation while more experienced people can enjoy the overall challenge. 2. Timothy Burke at Terra Nova has an … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Starting on the 20th June, the Virtual Worlds Story Project is running Vision Quest: This Second Life version of a Vision Quest is designed to spark your imagination and encourage you to "see" in new and thought provoking ways. Participants will have a choice between one of two Story Trails to pursue: Story Trail #1: Told through the perceptions of a person who is blind. … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Indiana University's Edward Castronova has a fascinating piece on media violence, aggression and policy. For me, the key point made was: To begin at the end: Scientific research should not be framed as the pursuit of evidence for something. To do so violates the important norm of disinterestedness. You are not supposed to care how the numbers turn out. The proper way to … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Anyone still not convinced about the growth of virtual meeting spaces within business might like to check out the one created for the Virtual Edge Summit by Officepodz. More on this later in the week. 2. Twinity have expanded their virtual Berlin area. As of now, there's a 'be Berlin citystore', which is part of the 'be Berlin' tourism marketing campaign. The citystore will … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Linden Lab are excited about the take-up of voice in Second Life, stating more than 15 billion minutes of voice have been delivered in-world. It's also worth reading the comments in response to FJ Linden's post on Second Life's 'Green' infrastructure. 2.US-based hospitality recruitment firm, Manhattan Group, are increasing their presence in Second Life, including weekly … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds