About this blog
If, as predicted by Ray Kurzweil and others, most interpersonal interactions will by mid-century occur in virtual environments, we need to understand the psychological and cultural implications for education, business, governance, and for society overall.Taking its title from the J.G. Ballard novel of that name, the Unlimited Dream Company is an in-world research and discussion group for those interested in the ways in which technology shapes psychology in virtual worlds--and, in particular, those who believe that immersive 3D worlds have become a medium par excellence for thought experiment and personal transformation, whether intended by its 'residents' or not.
You are encouraged to read the introductory statement and About page before reading individual articles.
This blog was launched on 28th December 2010.
Category Archives: Reputation and trust
MANY ME
MANY ME. During a Thinkers discussion on Google+’s stance on psuedonymity, Laborious Aftermath raised an interesting point several times. “You end up with the same problem of others ending up trying to use the same psuedo”. In real life nobody … Continue reading
FACEBOOK FAKE? OR FACEBOOK FICTION?
According to Wagner James Au, Facebook has deleted hundreds of his friends’ accounts. What all these deleted accounts have in common, apparently, is that they are Facebook accounts of avatars, rather than human beings. I say ‘apparently’ because Au wrote … Continue reading
Trust
I’d like to sketch out a scenario for you to think about, and I’d invite your comments. The story goes like this … You’ve heard about a new club in your city, Secret Longings (SL for short), that everyone seems … Continue reading
