The point of the profile “Nolan Bushnell” is to learn about ____.
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Bushnell’s life
the rise of Silicon Valley
the origins of home video games
the effects of technology on children
All of the above. The profile "Nolan Bushnell" provides information about Nolan Bushnell's life, the rise of Silicon Valley, the origins of home video games, and the effects of technology on children.
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Choose two of the “other worlds” described in the unit. Compare and contrast the ways these other worlds impacted the real world for the characters.
Two of the "other worlds" described in the unit are the immersive gaming world of "OASIS" in Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, and the virtual reality world of "San Junipero" in the Black Mirror episode of the same name.
In Ready Player One, the world of "OASIS" is a vast virtual reality universe where people spend a significant amount of their time escaping from the harsh realities of the real world. For the characters in the story, OASIS serves as a refuge and a means of finding personal fulfillment and success. It impacts the real world for these characters by providing them with opportunities for adventure, social interaction, and self-expression. It also impacts the real world economy, as OASIS is a significant part of people's daily lives and has its own currency, job opportunities, and thriving businesses.
On the other hand, in the Black Mirror episode "San Junipero," the virtual reality world serves as a place where people can spend their afterlives, and has a profound impact on the real world for the characters. In this case, the characters are mostly elderly and are using the virtual world to live in a youthful and nostalgic era. It impacts their real world by providing them with a way to escape the limitations of their physical bodies and experience a vibrant and enjoyable existence. However, it also raises questions about the nature of reality and what it means to truly live.
While both "OASIS" and "San Junipero" provide escapism and offer alternative experiences to their characters, the impact on the real world is different. OASIS impacts the real world economically and socially, creating a parallel society with its own set of rules and opportunities. In contrast, "San Junipero" impacts the real world on a more personal and existential level, questioning the meaning of life and offering a different perspective on the afterlife.
Overall, both virtual worlds have a profound impact on the real world for the characters, but in different ways. OASIS provides opportunities for growth and success, whereas "San Junipero" offers a chance for a different form of existence beyond death.