The virtual world is sucking in more and more people into it. People participate in the virtual world to escape the hardship and cruelty of the world. As United States finds itself in a recession, more and more people are losing their jobs which means they're more people at home with not much to do. So, they gravitate towards the world that can give them comfort and an escape into a world that resembles a utopia. The article, "No Budget, No Boundaries: It's the Real You," illustrates the mind-set of people today. Mandy Cocke indulges herself into the virtual world and assumes the name , Vixie Raynna. Vixie Rayna denies herself of nothing; she buys everything she desires regardless of cost. In the virtual world, money is not an issue. However, in real life Mandy does not spend frivously because she doesn't make as much as she used to. So, she lives vicariously through Vixie and gets whatever she wants since she can't get it in real life.
The virtual world could be used to do virtually everyhing one can do in the real world - from buying properties to hanging out at a virtual lounge; from connecting to friends to shopping, etc.
The advantages of the virtual world is the networking factor - the fact that you can connect with people and make new business contacts. People can get educated about products and services through the virtual world.
A major disadvantage is the loss of privacy. Someone can put information you don't want exposed on the internet for all to see.
Virtual world foster creativity by allowing people to connect with people they otherwise would not have met, and joining heads together to share and exchange ideas. The virtual world has made it possible for people to connect with people from all over the world so we get exposed to different cultures and the way of life of others and ultimately we get inspired and ideas are created.
The entire world will go virtual and less real. In other words, plastic - a fantasy world filled with people who don't want to deal with reality.
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