08-07-2006 07:28
He is the founder of "Electric Minds".

He is a leading thinker on the cultural, social and political implications of modern communications media such as the Internet, mobile telephony and virtual communities (a term he is credited with inventing).

He is the author of "Virtual Communities".

And he is now in 3-D! On Monday, August 7, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. SLT, Howard Rheingold will discuss virtual communities and his thoughts on the internet and VR. Hosted by John Hockenberry, this historic mixed-reality broadcasting event, called “Through the Looking Glass” is the third of a four-part recording series. Residents will be able to ask questions of the guests in a town-hall style event in The Infinite Mind sim. The music and conversation will be broadcast on live streaming audio as well as being simulcast at The Infinite Mind website.

Tickets are free and will only be available beginning 9 a.m. SLT the day of each show. The Infinite Mind sim will be open at 9 a.m. each day. Click the ticket booth at the amphitheater to receive your ticket and be added to the guest list.

To ensure an enjoyable experience to all in attendance, low lag rules will be strictly enforced. Prim hair, skirts, animators, poofers and attachments of any kind will not be allowed under any circumstances. Collars and furries excepted.

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For Video:
If the link for Quicktime from this website doesn't work try these directions:
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For Audio:
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