Becoming virtual
reality in the Digital Age
by Lévy, Pierre
- 0 Ratings
- 0 Want to read
- 0 Currently reading
- 0 Have read
Examining the cultural and social impact of new digital technologies, Levy tackles the concept of "the virtual," clearly defining it alongside "the real," "the actual," and "the possible." He shows how the body, the text, and the economy, are made virtual. He then reveals how the Internet and web sites are now transforming the virtual into a "collective intelligence" linked to digital communication.
Though Levy agrees with many contemporary philosophers of science that these changes are producing a cultural revolution, he is uniquely optimistic. Allaying the fears of those who think technology will dehumanize society, he demonstrates how the virtual has always been an enduring component of the human mind.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Subjects
Virtual reality, Human-computer interaction, Mens-computer-interactie, Sociale aspecten, Informatietechnologie, Processamento grafico (graphics), Virtuele werkelijkheid, Culturele aspecten, Virtual computer systems, Perception, Postmodernism, Technology, social aspects, Qa76.9.h85 l49 1998, 004/.01/9, Computer software, Human factors| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-198) and index.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?Lists
See All-
Books to Read
from Darby
-
To read
from Jacob Kim
| July 13, 2024 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| December 19, 2023 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| January 28, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| February 14, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | remove fake subjects |
| December 9, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |