I, Avatar: The Culture and
Consequences of Having a Second
Life (New Riders) by Mark Stephen
Meadows
First Rate On Second Life
What is an avatar? Why are there nearly a billion of them, and who is
using them? Do avatars impact our real lives, or are they just video game
conceits? Is an avatar an inspired rendering of its creator’s inner self, or is
it just one among millions of anonymous vehicles clogging the online
freeways? Can we use our avatars to really connect with people, or do
they just isolate us? And as we become more like our avatars do they
become more like us?

In I, Avatar, Mark Stephen Meadows answers some of these questions,
but more importantly, he raises hundreds of others in his exploration of
avatars and the fascinating possibilities they hold. His examination of
avatars through the lenses of sociology, psychology, politics, history, and
art, he will change the way you look at even a simple online profile and
revolutionize the idea of avatars as part of our lives, whether first or
second.
Personal Review: I, Avatar: The Culture and Consequences of
Having a Second Life (New Riders) by Mark Stephen Meadows
This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to know what it really feels
like to live in Second life. Meadows does a terrific job of capturing the
emotions, psychology and sociology of this virtual world and what the
technology will bring to that experience in the future. It's also an insightful
and personal tour of SL which gives you a sense of how immersive and
involving it becomes. There are a number of guide books to sl out there but
this is the first I've read that not only gives you the broad implications but
the individual reflections and insights as well. Meadows has seen it all in sl
and tells the story well. Among other things, he also provides a smart
reading list for further understanding and exploration. That's how I
discovered the book Synthetic Worlds by Castronova -- another excellent
book. Now, go make your avatar and have fun.
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