Virtual world
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| - | The computer accesses a [[computer-simulated]] world and presents perceptual stimuli to the user, who in turn can manipulate elements of the modeled world and thus experiences [[telepresence]] to a certain degree. | + | A '''virtual [[world]]''' is an [[online community]] that takes the form of a [[computer simulation|computer-based simulated environment]] through which users can interact with one another and use and create objects.==See also== |
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A virtual world is an online community that takes the form of a computer-based simulated environment through which users can interact with one another and use and create objects.==See also==
- Blaxxun
- Emerging Virtual Institutions
- Metaverse
- NECA Project
- Simulated reality
- Virtual economy
- Virtual globe
- Virtual reality
- Web3D Consortium
- Onverse
- Second Life
- SmallWorlds
- Lyoko
- The Wired
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