MODELING REALITY WITH VIRTUAL WORLDS. 

Virtual worlds are 3D environments  in which one can interact with others and create objects as part of the interaction. Virtual worlds enables participants to meet interact and chat.  Virtual worlds  are mostly used for video games. The pros of Virtual worlds   are it creates a sense of togetherness , creativity and is like a second life for some. The cons of Virtual worlds are users turns into addicts and the environment is not real. In the article entitled After Second Life can Virtual World Get A Reboot  it mentions that virtual worlds brings a sense of togetherness which makes you feel like you're never alone by bringing forth a sense of social connection, built-in support groups which prevents loneliness and promote togetherness. In addition it helps enhance creativity. Norrie from the reading benefits from virtual worlds because it helps her create a lot of arts and creative writing. In the article entitled In Room 100, It's Sid and Nancy All Over Again, according to the article second life which is one of the popular virtual world environments allows users to create a setting an hangout in them.