Our Virtual Selves: How Do We Behave on the Web?
Duration: 38 mins 4 secs
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| Description: | Three speakers present their points of view on how we behave on the web and what that means for society. |
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| Created: | 2009-01-12 09:51 |
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| Collection: |
The Triple Helix
Science in Society |
| Publisher: | University of Cambridge |
| Copyright: | H.M. Price |
| Language: | eng (English) |
| Distribution: |
World
(downloadable)
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| Keywords: | panel debate; virtual; world; web; science; society; The; Triple Helix; |
| Categories: |
iTunes - Science |
| Explicit content: | No |
| Abstract: | The distinction between the consequences of our actions online and in the 'real world' is increasingly becoming blurred. Two teenagers have recently been
convicted for the theft of virtual property and a Japanese woman is curently awaiting sentencing for murdering her internet husband's avatar. This is to say nothing of the thousands of dollars worth of commerce happening in online games and the innumerable social connections that are made every day across the globe. Sponsored by Rivers Run Red. The Triple Helix asks: what is research into virtual worlds revealing about the way we (and our avatars) behave online? Crime, consumerism and consciousness will all be examined by our expert panel, chaired by Dr Tim Regan (Microsoft Research, Cambridge) and including: Dr Will Reader (Sheffield Hallam University). Dr Ralph Shroeder (Oxford Internet Insititute). Dr Mike Molesworth (Bournemouth University). |
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