So I've finally cracked Second Life! Here's hoping it doesn't deprive me of my first one. I can definitely see how it appeals to the obsessive-compulsive in us all. The psychology of the experience is fascinating. Even though I am operating under an avatar, I felt incredibly intimidated when I visited the French island: What if they laughed at my grammatical mistakes? Maybe it takes time to shed the habits of a lifetime -- and get used to a fictional persona.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Greetings from Virtual Reality
So I've finally cracked Second Life! Here's hoping it doesn't deprive me of my first one. I can definitely see how it appeals to the obsessive-compulsive in us all. The psychology of the experience is fascinating. Even though I am operating under an avatar, I felt incredibly intimidated when I visited the French island: What if they laughed at my grammatical mistakes? Maybe it takes time to shed the habits of a lifetime -- and get used to a fictional persona.
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It's interesting to ponder Second Life and blogging as differntially real.
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