I ran across a fascinating video via New World Notes, that shows an alternate way of rendering 3D environments. The seven-minute video provides a fascinating (albeit hyperbole-filled) overview of the atom-based approach, called Unlimited Detail. The driving force behind the project is Queensland, Australia-based Bruce Dell, working for an outfit called Euclideon (whose website … [Read more...] about Unlimited Detail: simulation implications
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Disability Rights Conference in Second Life
Another great event from Virtual Ability Island in Second Life on the way in coming days: July 16, 2011 - IDRAC2011 International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference- July 23/24, 2011 Virtual World Conference about Real World Rights Virtual Ability, Inc. announces the International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference (IDRAC2011) to be held Saturday and Sunday, … [Read more...] about Disability Rights Conference in Second Life
Relay for Life in Second Life: 2011
Relay for Life 2011 is in its closing stages as we speak in Second Life. US$343,000 has been raised at time of writing (71 million Linden dollars) and there's still plenty to see and do. As always musical entertainment is a focus in addition to the relay itself, and there's plenty on offer. If you haven't already, jump in and participate. Even better, add to the donation … [Read more...] about Relay for Life in Second Life: 2011
Virtual Worlds and Metaverse Platforms: New Communication and Identity Paradigms
Just a quick note that the book chapter on virtual worlds, health and simulation I wrote during late 2010 is now available for ordering as part of the book Virtual Worlds and Metaverse Platforms: New Communication and Identity Paradigms Each chapter has an abstract available for viewing and a PDF sample of the first couple of pages (here's my PDF sample). There's an … [Read more...] about Virtual Worlds and Metaverse Platforms: New Communication and Identity Paradigms
Emotion transference: Telenoid
This story appeared earlier this week over at sister-site Metaverse Health. As a clinician fascinated by the use of new technologies to achieve outcomes, it's hard to go past anything that is looking at bridging the divide between human emotions / touch and technology. Telenoid is one such project. It's aim is to provide an effective way to transfer people's presence. The … [Read more...] about Emotion transference: Telenoid