Download or read book Love in the Virtual Realm written by OJ LEIGH and published by OJ LEIGH. This book was released on 2023-09-10 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the not-so-distant future, a world transformed by the wondrous advancements of virtual reality awaits. It is a realm where the limits of human imagination intertwine with the intricacies of cutting-edge technology, blurring the boundaries between reality and fantasy. In this futuristic era, where skyscrapers touch the skies and machines hum with life, one gifted programmer stands at the forefront of a digital revolution. Meet Angela, an enigmatic genius who possesses an unparalleled knack for coding and a heart brimming with dreams of love's true essence. Her vision goes beyond mere entertainment; it transcends the ordinary as she embarks on an extraordinary quest to bring love to life in the Virtual Realm. With unwavering determination, Angela creates "Elysium," an awe-inspiring virtual world where emotions are not only simulated but genuinely felt. Within this mesmerizing creation, people can immerse themselves in love's purest form, an experience like no other. Here, souls connect, hearts entwine, and the very fabric of affection is woven into lines of code. As Elysium unfolds its digital embrace, an unexpected encounter takes place. Angela finds herself drawn to an enigmatic player named Jared, a charismatic figure whose presence ignites sparks of curiosity and a yearning for something more profound. But as their paths converge within the pixelated landscapes of Elysium, Angela's firm beliefs in the boundaries of reality and virtuality begin to waver. The question she once thought was absurd now lingers in her heart: Can genuine love truly blossom within the confines of a virtual world? As Angela and Jared navigate this unprecedented emotional journey, they must confront the doubters and skeptics who question the authenticity of their connection. Society itself grapples with the implications of Elysium, wondering if such technology is a blessing or a dangerous disruption of the natural order. Join us on an enthralling exploration of the human heart in the era of virtual marvels. "Love in the Virtual Realm" delves deep into the essence of love, leaving us to ponder whether its true essence can truly transcend the boundaries of the virtual and the real. This tale of passion, innovation, and self-discovery will challenge our perception of love, technology, and the fundamental fabric of human connection. Embark on a journey of wonder and enchantment as we unravel the enigma of love in a world where the tangible and the ethereal unite, and the heart finds its echo in the virtual echoes of Elysium.
Download or read book Can You Hear Me written by Nick Morgan and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Washington Post Bestseller Your manual for remote and virtual work. Communicating virtually is cool, useful, and now even more ubiquitous and necessary than ever. But we're often reminded that the quality of human connection we experience in many forms of virtual communication is awful. We've all felt disconnected in a video conference, frustrated that we're not getting through on the phone, upset when our email is badly misinterpreted, or anxious that we're being misunderstood. How can we fix this? In this powerful, practical book, communication expert Nick Morgan outlines five big problems with communication in the virtual world--lack of feedback, lack of empathy, lack of control, lack of emotion, and lack of connection and commitment--and shows how to overcome them as we shift to working remotely more and more. Morgan argues that while virtual communication will never be as rich or intuitive as a face-to-face meeting, recent research suggests that we need to learn is to consciously deliver a whole set of cues, both verbal and nonverbal, that we used to deliver unconsciously in the pre-virtual era. He guides us through this important process, providing rules for virtual feedback, an empathy assessment and virtual temperature check, tips for creating trust in a virtual context, and advice for specific digital channels such as email and text, the conference call, Skype, and more. Whether you're an entrepreneur, an independent professional, or a manager in an organization that has more than one office or customers who aren't nearby, Can You Hear Me? is your essential communications manual for twenty-first-century work.
Download or read book Love Virtually written by Daniel Glattauer and published by MacLehose Press. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It begins by chance: Leo receives emails in error from an unknown woman called Emmi. Being polite he replies, and Emmi writes back. A few brief exchanges are all it takes to spark a mutual interest in each other, and soon Emmi and Leo are sharing their innermost secrets and longings. The erotic tension simmers, and, despite Emmi being happily married it seems only a matter of time before they will meet in person. Will their feelings for each other survive the test of a real-life encounter? And if so, what then? Love Virtually is a funny, fast-paced and absorbing experience, with plenty of twists and turns, about a love affair conducted by email.
Download or read book Telegraphies written by Kay Yandell and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Telegraphies reveals a body of literature in which Americans of all ranks imagine how nineteenth-century telecommunications technologies forever alter the way Americans speak, write, form community, and conceive of the divine.
Download or read book Intimacy and Developing Personal Relationships in the Virtual World written by Gopalan, Rejani Thudalikunnil and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online communication has exploded in the past decade with the development of social networking sites like Facebook, as well as social media applications. As more people turn to the online world to connect with others, they must learn how to develop and maintain personal relationships with very little or no in-person interaction. Intimacy and Developing Personal Relationships in the Virtual World sheds light on the various issues that accompany online interactions. The book examines activities that have gone from occurring in reality to taking place in the online world such as cyberbullying, online social networking, and online dating. The publication also highlights the negative effects of spending a lot of time online such as mental health issues, internet addiction, and body image control. This book is a vital resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, clinicians, social workers, medical administrators, academicians, educators, and graduate-level students.
Download or read book E Love Evolution written by Azhar ul Haque Sario and published by epubli. This book was released on 2024-10-03 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever swiped right and wondered if love was just an algorithm? Or shared a heart emoji and questioned if it truly captured your feelings? Welcome to "E Love Evolution," your guidebook to love in the digital age – where heartbeats meet hashtags, and romance unfolds in the glow of your screen. "E Love Evolution" isn't your grandma's love story; it's a deep dive into the thrilling, sometimes messy, always fascinating ways technology has reshaped our love lives. We'll journey through the virtual landscapes where modern love blossoms: The Digital Heartbeat: Explore the surprising link between clicking a mouse and falling in love. Swiping Right on Science: Decode the psychology behind why that profile pic made your heart skip a beat. Virtual Intimacy: Discover how pixels and emojis can foster surprisingly deep connections. Love in the Time of Bots: Meet the AI companions blurring the lines between human and machine affection. And that's just the beginning. We'll delve into the ethics of algorithmic matchmaking, navigate the tricky waters of digital polyamory, and confront the dark side of online love – from cyberstalking to revenge porn. "E Love Evolution" isn't afraid to ask the big questions: Is love just a series of 1s and 0s? Can an emoji truly express the butterflies in your stomach? What does the future hold for love in our ever-connected world? So, whether you're a die-hard romantic or a tech-savvy skeptic, join us on this captivating journey. Let's unravel the mysteries of modern love, one byte at a time. Because in this digital age, love isn't just about finding "the one" – it's about understanding how technology is changing what it means to be human, to connect, and to love.
Download or read book You Can Never Run Out of Love A StoryPlay Book written by Helen Docherty and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: StoryPlay (TM) Books -- the best new way to engage with your little one during story time -- continues with four new stories! StoryPlay Books are the smart way to read and play together! StoryPlay Books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and playtime with prompts and activities that everyone will love! Each quality story will delight readers while building early literacy skills for ages 3-5 by helping them develop: problem-solving abilities, reading comprehension, social development, pre-reading skills, memory strength, and more! Each book includes story-related games and crafts to extend the reading experience. Teachers agree that StoryPlay Books are perfect for parents looking to stimulate and engage their kids at home while having fun together! Each book also shines a spotlight on important topics for this age. You Can Never Run Out of Love -- an original story that teaches how important love is -- focuses on kindness.Are you ready to start reading the StoryPlay way? Ready. Set. Smart!
Download or read book In The Name of Love written by Aaron Ben-Ze'ev and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-02-21 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We yearn to experience the idealized love depicted in so many novels, movies, poems, and popular songs. Ironically, it is the idealization of love that arms it with its destructive power. Popular media consistently remind us that love is all we need, but statistics concerning the rate of depression and suicides after divorce or romantic break up remind us what might happened if "all that we need" is taken away. This book is about our ideals of love, our experiences, of love, the actual disparity between the two, and the manners of coping with this disparity. A major study case of the book concerns men who have murdered their wives or partners allegedly 'out of love'. It is estimated that over 30% of all female murder victims in the United States die at the hands of a former or present spouse or boyfriend. How can murdering a loved one be associated with the assumed moral and altruistic love? Not only is love intrinsically ambivalent, but it can also give rise to dangerous consequences. Some of the worst evils have been committed in the name of love (as in the name of God). A unique collaboration between a leading philosopher in the field of emotions and a social scientist, In the Name of Love presents fascinating insights into romantic love and its future in modern society.
Download or read book Proceedings of the 2023 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology and Social Sciences ICMETSS 2023 written by Youbin Chen and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access book. 2023 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology and Social Sciences (ICMETSS 2023) was held on August 25–27, 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Modern educational technology refers to the theory and practice of using modern educational theory and modern information technology to achieve teaching optimization through the design, development, utilization, management and evaluation of teaching and learning processes and resources. Education and social science are the relationship between restriction and promotion. The relationship between education and social development, in short, because of the development of social productive forces, the progress of science and technology, and the content, methods and organizational forms of ancient education cannot meet the needs of the emerging bourgeoisie,. In the new form of social development, people's knowledge ability has increasingly become the decisive factor in the development of modern productive forces. Education has become an important investment sector in the development of intellectual resources. Education investment is the most beneficial investment,. It transforms the potential productivity of science and technology into real productivity. Finally, we must return to education and form lifelong education. ICMETSS 2023 will focus on the development of modern educational technology and social science, explore the relationship between them and promote their development.
Download or read book HeartStrings written by Saurav Suman and published by Saurav Suman. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 2073 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Forget cheesy fairytales and outdated advice, "Heartstrings: A Relationship & Love Field Guide" is your down-to-earth guide to navigating the wild world of love in the 21st century. Think of it as a mix tape of juicy insights from psychology, relatable stories from literature, and real-world tips for tackling modern relationship challenges. This book doesn't promise a picture-perfect ending, but it equips you with the tools to write your own love story – from mastering communication to spicing things up in the bedroom and navigating the ever-present glow of your phone. So, grab a cup of coffee, curl up, and get ready to unlock the secrets to deeper connections, personal growth, and a whole lot of love."
Download or read book Virtual World written by Kira N. Mezianaya and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book acquaints the reader with the virtual world, which has become a part of the contemporary entertainment industry, an environment for both professional activity and communication. It discusses the role of computer games in people’s lives and the results of computer addiction studies. A separate section is devoted to the theme of Scandinavian mythology, the subjects of which are often present in the virtual world, allowing a comparison to be made between images from ancient myths and legends and their reflection in computer games. The book will appeal to a wide audience interested in interaction in the virtual world.
Download or read book Second Lives written by Tim Guest and published by Random House. This book was released on 2008-02-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We’ve always dreamed of perfect places: Eden, heaven, Utopia. Imagine gambling without loss, love without heartbreak, sex without exposure, experience without risk. Welcome to the fascinating world of online virtual reality, the land of invented places and populations that is entered and inhabited every week by nearly fifty million people worldwide. Each participant creates a virtual body, works at virtual jobs, and makes virtual friends and family. In Second Lives, Tim Guest, an internationally acclaimed young journalist, takes us on a revelatory journey through the electronic looking glass as he investigates one of the most bizarre phenomena of the twenty-first century. From Second Life to EverQuest and beyond, here are the computer-generated environments and characters that can easily become more engrossing and fulfilling than earthly existence. With the click of a mouse you can select eye color, face shape, height–you can even give yourself wings. Your character, or avatar, can build houses, make and sell works of art, earn money, get married and divorced. In this fascinating and groundbreaking book, Guest meets people who found meaningful love and friendship despite never having met in person, catches up with the companies that have used virtual worlds to make big money, investigates the U.S. military’s massive online global model that trains soldiers to fight anyone anywhere, and travels all the way to gaming-crazed Korea to get a taste for just how big this phenomenon really is. At first glance, these new computer-generated places seem free from trouble and sorrow. But Guest examines the dark side of this technology too, including the online criminals who plague imaginary worlds, from cyber mafiosos and prostitutes to real hackers and terrorists. It seems that one cannot escape greed, corruption, and human weakness–even inside a computer screen. Are these virtual worlds a way to enhance life or to escape it? Guest explores this question personally as he lets himself be transported into myriad parallel universes. By turns provocative, inspiring, and disturbing, Second Lives is a crucial book for this millennium. After all, real life is so twentieth century. Advance praise for Second Lives “Tim Guest is a young writer with the literary goods. My Life in Orange, his hit memoir of growing up in a commune, looked at his past; his riveting new book, Second Lives, looks at our future: the world of virtual reality and the spellbound people who inhabit it. The book is some kind of revelation–by turns compelling, chilling, and illuminating. Curious, intelligent, offbeat, and artful, Guest is at the beginning of a big career.” ——John Lahr, senior drama critic, The New Yorker, author of Prick Up Your Ears: The Biography of Joe Orton Praise from England for Second Lives “An anthropological adventure but also Guest’s personal voyage . . . a fascinating portrait of rainbow landscapes and their inhabitants.” –Time Out London “Rich and colourful . . . an important mapping of a new social frontier.” –The Guardian “Remarkably timely.” –The Sunday Telegraph “Astonishing.” –The Sunday Times
Download or read book Being Virtual written by Davey Winder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to the Internet, it has never been so easy to become the person of your wildest dreams. Immersive 3D worlds such as Second Life and THERE.com provide an escape route from the ordinary, into a virtual world where you have the power to mould your life in any way you please. Forget about walking, wheelchair users can fly. Pensioners wipe away the pains of age, discovering youthful exuberance and making young friends once more. No wonder it has become harder than ever to honestly answer the question: who am I? In Being Virtual, Davey Winder looks at how an increasing number of us are living part-real, part-virtual lives, and how it affects who we are. He looks at the opportunities and dangers that a virtual identity offers us, how we juggle our real and online lives, and what happens when one spills over into the other... He uses his own personal experiences to bring the issues to life, and backs them up with the real-life stories of others and testimony from the experts. Along the way, he looks at some fascinating questions such as: Are you a virtual liar? What happens when our virtual and real worlds collide? Why will you talk to anyone online, but nobody on the train to work? Why do so many middle-aged men transform into teenage girls online? Is it possible to have any secrets in such a connected world? Being Virtual gives a glimpse into the future of human identity, and is a must-read for anyone who uses the Internet to enhance - or escape from - their 'ordinary' life. About the author Davey Winder has been a freelance journalist for 16 years, and is Contributing Editor of the best-selling IT magazine, PC Pro. He has picked up many awards including Technology Journalist of the Year and IT Security Journalist of the Year. A founder member of the Internet Society of England and author of more than 20 books, his blog can be found at: http://happygeeknewmedia.blogspot.com/
Download or read book E Love Evolution Second Edition written by Azhar ul Haque Sario and published by Azhar Sario Authorship and Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-22 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever swiped right and wondered if love was just an algorithm? Or shared a heart emoji and questioned if it truly captured your feelings? Welcome to “E Love Evolution: Second Edition,” your guidebook to love in the digital age – where heartbeats meet hashtags, and romance unfolds in the glow of your screen. This book isn’t your grandma’s love story; it’s a deep dive into the thrilling, sometimes messy, always fascinating ways technology has reshaped our love lives. We’ll journey through the virtual landscapes where modern love blossoms, exploring the surprising link between clicking a mouse and falling in love, decoding the psychology behind why that profile pic made your heart skip a beat, and discovering how pixels and emojis can foster surprisingly deep connections. In “E Love Evolution: Second Edition,” we also meet the AI companions blurring the lines between human and machine affection. And that’s just the beginning. We’ll delve into the ethics of algorithmic matchmaking, navigate the tricky waters of digital polyamory, and confront the dark side of online love – from cyberstalking to revenge porn. This book isn’t afraid to ask the big questions: Is love just a series of 1s and 0s? Can an emoji truly express the butterflies in your stomach? What does the future hold for love in our ever-connected world? So, whether you’re a die-hard romantic or a tech-savvy skeptic, join us on this captivating journey. Let’s unravel the mysteries of modern love, one byte at a time. Because in this digital age, love isn’t just about finding “the one” – it’s about understanding how technology is changing what it means to be human, to connect, and to love.
Download or read book Emotion Embodiment and the Virtual World written by Vincenzo Auriemma and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book seeks to understand emotions in the virtual world. It explores embodiment, hybridization, and emotions within interactions mediated by a virtual avatar. The work aims to contribute to reflection within the sociology of emotion, creating a line of continuity that starts from the classical concept of empathy, passing through its virtualization and arriving at the transformation of everyday life online. Therefore, this work lends itself as a starting proposition, analysing different themes, from online emotions to sex, from the virtualization of bodies to their veneration, and from the internet of things to the internet of life. Examining emotions such as empathy, love, anger, and fear in the virtual world, it uses the metaverse as a case study for human cognitive and emotional embodiment mediated by avatars. This book will appeal to scholars and students interested in the sociology of emotion, the sociology of innovation, interaction, science and technology studies, media studies, and game studies.
Download or read book Living and Dying in a Virtual World written by Margaret Gibson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes readers into stories of love, loss, grief and mourning and reveals the emotional attachments and digital kinships of the virtual 3D social world of Second Life. At fourteen years old, Second Life can no longer be perceived as the young, cutting-edge environment it once was, and yet it endures as a place of belonging, fun, role-play and social experimentation. In this volume, the authors argue that far from facing an impending death, Second Life has undergone a transition to maturity and holds a new type of significance. As people increasingly explore and co-create a sense of self and ways of belonging through avatars and computer screens, the question of where and how people live and die becomes increasingly more important to understand. This book shows how a virtual world can change lives and create forms of memory, nostalgia and mourning for both real and avatar based lives.
Download or read book Sips Swipes Tales of Love Libations and Drama written by Spencer whitelow and published by Spencer Whitelow. This book was released on with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sips & Swipes: Tales of Love, Libations, and Drama" delves into the exhilarating and tumultuous world of modern dating, where the search for love intersects with the age of digital connectivity. This captivating collection of stories navigates through the heart-fluttering highs and heart-wrenching lows experienced by a diverse cast of characters, each trying to find their place in the romance spectrum. From the cozy corners of dimly lit bars where love is often kindled over shared drinks, to the endless swiping on dating apps where hope and despair dance in the palms of seeking hands, these tales encapsulate the essence of seeking connection in today's world. With each story, readers are invited to explore the nuanced emotions and complex dynamics that define contemporary relationships. Whether it's the story of a first date ignited by the shared love for a rare cocktail, or the unraveling of a relationship under the weight of unmet expectations fueled by social media illusions, "Sips & Swipes" offers a mirror to the soul of modern love. The collection not only highlights the influence of libations in loosening tongues and lowering guards, allowing for authentic connections, but also the drama that often follows when reality fails to match the curated images online. Through a blend of humor, heartache, and hopeful endings, "Sips & Swipes" provides a multifaceted look at love in the era of instant gratification. It's a toast to the beauty of fleeting moments, the resilience required to navigate the swipe culture, and the endless quest for love that, despite the odds, remains a fundamental human desire.
