Egan 440 (4th Floor)
You've probably heard about virtual worlds like Second Life - online systems which allow millions of people to create online versions of themselves (called "avatars") and pursue all kinds of creative and mundane activities in a completely human-created environment with global reach.
But did you know that writers are making money in virtual worlds? This workshop will provide a general introduction to Second Life via live demonstration of the system - followed by an online presentation on writing in virtual worlds. About the presenters: "Persia Bravin," the avatar of a noted UK-based journalist for major media outlets, and Gary Zabel, UMass Boston Philosophy Dept. and Second Life Innovator.
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