The experience of identity is often heavily influenced by physicality (race, gender, height, nose size, etc.). Virtual worlds such as Second Life offer freedom from physicality via unlimited self re-presentation opportunities. ... Go to Full Article

To experience most significant scientific advances, humans are dependent on the clunky unreengineered process of science innovation and deployment. Potential improvements to the innovation phase are discussed below. ... Go to Full Article

Seriosity, the Palo Alto CA-based serious gaming startup, initially reported to be focusing on enterprise applications in a World of Warcraft-like setting has now launched a virtual currency for the attention economy. ... Go to Full Article

Would you still feel like yourself if you modified your body or tried on a different body? Would you have the same sexual appetites and desires? Would it feel the same to be with your partner sexually if you were in a different body? ... Go to Full Article

Metaplace (the product from Areae) just launched at TechCrunch 40. Good luck Raph! Go to Full Article

I intend on writing a more complete review later but I wanted to add some comments while my first experience with Halo 3 is fresh in my mind. To provide a little personal context, I loved the first Halo. I played the campaign all the ... Go to Full Article

MPOGD has an interview with me today about Earth Eternal. I talk a bit about the character customization we’re going to allow, address the “furry issue” briefly, and expose my megalomania. Go to Full Article