Friday September, 12, 2008
Today in class we had a discussion about the ways in which you can differentiate a virtual world from the actual world. We talked a little bit about the physical differences that exist such as atmosphere, tangible items, and actual people. We said that one of the things that set the real world apart from the virtual world is the emotion or the affect that you can feel. To me it is crazy that people get so into their “virtual selves” because they are not really experiencing life as a reality. They cannot feel the joy of interaction that we experience through human beings through feelings ex. laughing, crying, and anger. These things are what make life worthwhile and meaningful. I think depriving yourself of these things would not be living a full and healthy lifestyle.