What is the point of virtual worlds? Why do we like to play virtual worlds on our computers when we have a life of our own? Well, after doing research for my pop culture class, I have found virtual worlds to be decently intriguing.
Before coming to this class I thought virtual worlds were just something for the people that were attached to their computers, and they are. But I didn't realize just how extremely popular they were, and that you can make money through some of the things you make. For example in Second Life you can trade properties you created for actual money through a different website. Also in virtual worlds, like Second Life, you have the freedom to be whoever you want to be and do whatever you want to do. Just like in real life you have to work hard to earn a nice life, you can make new friends online, even though you never see their actual face, but you're still socializing.
So maybe I do now understand why people love virtual worlds. You have the chance to live another life, maybe a life you would ideally want to live. Would I ever want to play in a virtual world? Probably not, but I have a feeling if I start it will be hard to finish.
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