It is really interesting to learn about the origin of virtual worlds.
Nowadays, virtual worlds like second life have become some
people’s real life. On an episode of True Life, the cameras follow a young
woman who is shy and introverted in her real life, and outgoing and famous on
second life. This is an example of how people use this world to be what they
consider better than their real selves. Virtual worlds provide a space for
people who may not fit in, in the real world and give them the confidence to be
who they really are. I found it really interesting how you pointed out the fact
that these virtual worlds are actually virtual communities. People can
fantasize about a place and build it quite easily. They can also build products
and sell them via second life. The virtual world has gone way beyond simply
being an avatar and conversing with other people on the site. It has become
some people’s preferred realities.
Technology has made it possible for people to be completely
different and live in completely different worlds. It has opened up a new world
where its residents can be free to express themselves. I feel that this is a
good thing in a way because it gives people who are not confident an outlet
where they can be themselves. However, it also promotes deception. People can
pretend to be older or younger to gain other users attention and predators can target
people easily in a virtual world. It also may promote isolation because some
users are using the virtual worlds as their only communication with others. For
the most part, I am fascinated with virtual reality and see the benefits as
long as the sites are used for the right reasons.
Sincerely,
Chelsey Berger
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