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SUMMARY:Identity\, Presence and the Ageless Avatar in Social Virtual Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Identity\, Presence and the Ageless Avatar in Social Virtual Worlds. \n  \nSo\, who are we as avatars?  For many of us\, we have that “ageless” look—a largely socially constructed vision of youthfulness\, good health\, and gender perfection.  And why not? . . . If it is possible\, then do it . . . right?  But what does that say about us in our avatar forms?  The purpose of this talk is not to focus on the ageless avatar\, per se; but to use it as a metaphor and starting point to engage the assumptions and decision-making processes that go into what we (and others) see in our avatars—i.e.\, to explore avatar identity formation and presentation.  My comments are framed in terms of the mainly social science literature related to avatars (yes\, there is one!)\, and reflect my recent work on a geographical guide to social virtual worlds and their places.  I look at questions that include:  What leads us to don an electronic embodiment?  Is the avatar “look” important?  What is the relationship between the avatar and the avatar’s user?  And how does social presence play a role in the avatar experience?  In the end\, I doubt that anybody will change his/her avatar—I will certainly keep my\, ahem\, “age-defying\,” look—but perhaps we will understand better our avatar dynamics and add to our own self-knowledge.  \n  \nMeryl McBride/Merrill Johnson\, Ph.D. \nProfessor of Geography \nColorado State University \nFort Collins\, Colorado \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
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SUMMARY:Ideas around the world
DESCRIPTION:Ideas around the world\nToday we’re celebrating Ideas from across the world and all walks in life. We’ll discuss any ideas from your own country\, or anywhere else in the world\, that you wish to share! \n  \n  \nIs this the first time you will attend a presentation with us?\nFollow this link first.
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