Aquarius uncovered

Do you have a second life ? Are you part of Second Life ? This article from the Christian Science Monitor deals with the rapidly growing internet-based virtual-life worlds where one truly leads a distinguished life, safely protected by one's computer screen.

About the "dawning of the age of the avatar " (bottom of first page) : this is a reference to the "dawning of the age of Aquarius", a new-age doctrine that got worldwide fame in one of the songs of Broadway's hit musical "Hair".

Suggested essays :

- Are virtual worlds a threat to people's involvement in their communities ? (alternate : Does the surge of electronic messaging threaten or facilitate human relationships ?)

- Should virtual worlds have rules ?