Technology – VirtualWayfarer

TravelJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

It’s OK to Breathe – Sentient AI Isn’t Going to Wipe Out or Enslave Humanity

In both science fiction and contemporary culture, a significant fear has skyrocketed up the list of primary threats to humanity: the approach of the Singularity. This hypothetical moment marks the em…

Human InteractionsJuly 2, 2015

Dark Matter Theory and the Rate of Technological Evolution

Today's post is a change of pace from my usual travel material. While on the road and commuting I often enjoy musing an…

BackpackingAugust 8, 2011

Preparing for a Trip? Make Sure You Facebook Your Destination!

By now you may be familiar with sites like Couchsurfing, AirBnB, Global Freeloaders, and Hospitality Club. Those of you who are more aggressive social media users also probably leverage Facebook on a daily basis to he…

UncategorizedAugust 31, 2009

Reddit, TED and Sir. Ken Robinson

Background In addition to my passion for travel, I'm actively exploring the professional and academic opportunities presented by virtual worlds and gaming technology. I have written several widely popular blog pos…

Human InteractionsApril 21, 2009April 14, 2011

How Would The Modern University Educate Plato?

Since the late 1770s education has made significant advances. Matching the revolutionary changes that occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution, education for the masses has become commonplace in industrialize…

Human InteractionsJanuary 20, 2009October 1, 2012

January 20th 2009 – Today Was A Good Day

Today is January 20th, 2009 and it was a good day. It was one of those days that stands out in your memory as history marches forward. As the paintbrush of time colors in the tapestry of life, what once struck us as broad strokes of the brush fade into subtle outlines. I have no doubts that this…

Human InteractionsNovember 23, 2008October 26, 2011

Why The Term “Multi-tasking” Is All Wrong

The term Multi-tasking has become prolific. If you have read an article about the millennial generation, Web 2.0, or the power and impact of the internet recently, you've no doubt come across it regularly. It's oft…

Human InteractionsOctober 3, 2008October 26, 2011

Are Virtual Worlds The Harbingers of The End of Society?

Listen to this post: Audio: Are virtual worlds the harbingers of the end of society? When people discuss the future of online communities and virtual environments it's the question that nags at the back of ever…

Human InteractionsAugust 29, 2008April 14, 2011

Educating Millennials – Part II

Listen to this post: Blog Audio: Educating Millennials P2 This post is a follow up to my original post: Educating Millennials - Why We're Doing It Wrong Since it was posted Part I has received nearly 22,000 …

Human InteractionsJuly 19, 2008July 24, 2008

Virtual Worlds: Exploring Common Objections

Feeling lazy? Listen to this post instead: Listen to this post I'm a firm believer that virtual worlds are a major part of the future. I am confident they will play a culture-shifting role in our society and re-de…