As we a saw in the Second Life presentation the creation of new technologies has created a yearning for a different kind of space. No longer the space of objective static existence but a space in which the brush of individuality of each person can change the scenery for passing eyes. In these spaces the Theory of Dérive is fully in effect, people’s movements through this cyber space have no destinational purpose but rather a way of shaping a previously unshaped world. As such the idea of community as it is defined must changed with the space. Along with the space, Identity has entered a space where it can be as transformative as the space around them. People can indulge in curiosities and on a whim indulge their innermost desires. However the community aspect of this space suffers somewhat under the throws of transformative identity. While each individual can actualize his innermost desires, this means that the rest of the world can as well and thus the feeling of familiarity that one should feel in a community is shaken. However I have seen countless examples of people pulling together to create amazing works of art. Essentially in order for the Idea of community in this space to work the idea of concrete Identity must be suspended, and when it is amazing things occur.
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