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: Poll
Results and analysis of poll: “How do you feel about your Second Life experience?”
OK, I’ve been tardy in publishing the results of the poll posted to this blog on 22nd July. I’d asked “Which ONE of the following statements best describes your PRIMARY feelings about your Second Life experience?” The 17 options in … Continue reading
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Poll: How do you feel about your Second Life experience?
In this first of several polls we’ll post to this blog over the coming months, we’d like to sound you out on a very simple question: How do you feel about Second Life? about your experience of being there? Note … Continue reading
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