1. For those who like theatre, rehearsals are under way for Hypatia of Alexandria. Written in sonnet form, it's a collaborative project for performance in Second Life: It will play to inhabitants of upwards of forty countries around the world. The lead role is in Australia, the writer and director in Canada, the producer in the UK and the cast from the USA and other … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Looking for alternative to the now Linden Lab-owned online shopping option? Slapt.me has launched and has a fair sized inventory already. Given the ever-improving integration of the incumbent in Second Life, it'll be interesting to see how much support there is for a competitor. 2. Metaplace have been focusing in a big way on enhancing the community aspects of the platform … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
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
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