trendwatching: Second Life Update and Boosting the “Bottom” Line
In this trendwatching podcast, Cathi Bond talks about research at the University of Houston that suggests patients in recovery from addiction can use virtual worlds like Second Life to ‘rehearse’ re-integrating into social situations. Meanwhile, Nora Young is curious about New Scientist’s look at research that would allow people with mobility impairments to do gaming–manipulating avatars, for instance–by having eye movement tracked. The thinking is that this could help people in virtual worlds.And, feeling a little saggy? Why not try the biniki? It’s like a face lift for your bottom!