Meeting in the Ether: A Brief History of Virtual Worlds as a Medium for User-Created Events
Virtual worlds, shared graphical spaces on the Internet, are an exciting new medium of human presence for the twenty-first century. This article explores the origins, evolution, and future of the virtual world medium from their humble beginnings in multi-player games to their use in education, busin...
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Language: | English |
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Intellect
2008-06-01
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Online Access: | https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/intellect/ajdp/2008/00000002/00000002/art00006 |