New names for something that isn't (just) a game
There was an interesting discussion today at lunch about what we'll end up calling 3D virtual worlds that aren't universal enough (or, perhaps, self-conscious enough) to be called “the metaverse,” but are more than “just” games.
I suggested “other lives” — as in, “In my other life I'm a doctor,” but now referring to virtual lives. Someone else suggested “second homes.” (Nice!) “Domains”? “Dream Spaces”?
It seems as if “online” won't quite capture it. An online life might be as simple as a voice chat. But you'll be living there. “Alt space”? (as a response to “meat space”)?
For much, much more of this kind of talk, go to New York Law School this weekend.