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Modeling Reality with Virtual Worlds

One of the most popular virtual world games to date is called The SIMS. I loved playing this game because it allowed me to be creative. Virtual worlds are popular because it allows creators to become whoever they want. You get to experience a different lifestyle that can be therapeutic. In addition, virtual worlds are popular because there are no real life consequences. You get to choose whatever you feel like doing.

One interesting thing that I learned about virtual worlds is from the CNN article called Going to the virtual office in Second Life. According to this source, business are using Second Life to have virtual meetings. This is advantageous for companies because it allows for conferences remotely. This can cut down on time consumption. Likewise, the US government also finds virtual worlds to be advantageous because it allows for them to conduct training and develop prototypes. Some of the disadvantages of virtual worlds consist of lag time, and getting the laws of physics to work as if it would in the real world. There are hundreds of hours that need to be spent just to develop the virtual world.

I believe virtual worlds are going to become more and more popular as more consumers hit the internet. Virtual worlds are fun to use because they allow you to visit places that you have never been to before. This can be backed up from the New York Times article, I've Been in that Club, Just Not in Real Life. According to this article, the author states that virtual worlds help foster friendship among random users.


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