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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.
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This blog was launched on 28th December 2010.
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Welcome to The Unlimited Dream Company! Please lie on the couch and relax: Dr Khoisan Fisher wants to ask you a few questions “I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think: was I the same when … Continue reading
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