Virtual World can be used in many different ways. But mostly we can use in gaming, education and trainings. Many companies are doing their trainings with the use of virtual world so that employees are much enthusiastic towards their work just like the company IBM in the article http:// www.workforce.com/section/00/article/24/61/08.html
The Pros are it brings out a person’s inner and outer nature at the same time. It also helps close with other people with similar likes and interests. It is a great social leveler which is common to all ages and culture.
Similarly virtual world also have cons where it will create a lot of problems in interpersonal relationships in the real world. People get deceived a lot in the virtual world. Virtual world can sometimes lead to self- destructive acts. Also leads to obsession.
Virtual world can easily foster creativity in younger age group as they imagine themselves within that world and start a new life. According to the article http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/ 28/sl.autism.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCText the future of the virtual world can be helpful for the children who are mentally challenged. It also helps in different architecture models.
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