If you haven't already joined the virtual world Second Life, get with the program. It's kind of like Webkinz for adults in much the same way as Las Vegas is like Disneyland for adults.
The reason why I point this out is due to the fact that English philosopher Stephen Law will be giving a lecture on Saturday, June 6th at 2:30 p.m. EST at the Open Habitat Ampitheatre. He will be discussing his book The War for Childrens' Minds and then engaging in a brief Q & A session.
If you haven't already signed up for Second Life, this is how you do it:
1. To start with you go to http://secondlife.com/ and sign up (it’s free) and create an avatar. Be careful in what name you choose as this cannot be changed!
2. Once your avatar is set up, click on the following link to go to Open Habitat (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Open%20Habitat/132/204/25) or simply run a search using the Second Life in world group search using the terms “The Open Habitat Project” and you will find a link to the island.
3. If you have any problems, please email Maria Hume (mhume@orange.fr) and/or get in touch with her in world by running a search for Marya Blaisdale (Second Life name) and she will help you get to the right place at the right time.
NB: It is important to note that you do need a broadband/cable connection to use Second Life and a ‘decent’ graphics card. You can find more information on specifications on the Second Life web site link above.
I already have my front row seat reserved!
I will surely check this Second Life thing out. Looks very cool. And who could resist such a tempting title? Thanks for the recommendation.
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