Monthly Archives: January 2009

Second Life, Real Life, Dreaming Life, Waking Life

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Mark Szpakowski

I’ve been exploring Second Life recently, and continue to be amazed at how compelling and real the emotional experience is. I know that these avatars, including myself, are slightly cartoony 3D-ish figures, but the quality of interaction seems just as … Continue reading →

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Charnel Gaza Ghetto Contemplations

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Mark Szpakowski

    DIME weapons are very effective at shredding people in confined spaces.      Geopolitics antipattern: If you kill enough of your enemies it will lead to victory. Short of extermination, that’s false.     War is not chess: … Continue reading →

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