Speculations on real and virtual worlds fall short

Katherine G. Schmidt

Speculations on real and virtual worlds fall short

Katherine G. Schmidt

Theology and Religious Studies

Research & Scholarship: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review

Abstract

Every day millions of people get together -- virtually -- to trade goods, slay beasts and talk to wizards -- all from the comfort of their computer chairs. At first blush, the fantastic world of online video games like “World of Warcraft” and “EverQuest” -- where people are slaying those beasts -- may appear to be just another form of entertainment.

Original language	American English
Journal	National Catholic Reporter
State	Published - Oct 19 2011

Keywords

social media
virtual life
wow
world of warcraft
everquest
entertainment

Disciplines

Christianity
Religion
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Access to Document

https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/trs_fac/2

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