I think Stelarc would be interested in the concept of living life in Second Life and being able to immerse oneself into the world. And not just any world. A world that allows you to simulate "real life." You can walk, talk, dance, sing, play music, read, hang out with friends, meet new people, debate, argue, fight, be entertained, race, take part in commerce and more. You can create an avatar to represent whatever you want about yourself. You can create several avatars, one for each "self," if you so choose. You have an extensive list of options when decided what you want to do, how you do it and how you look. It is a place that allows the mind to expand and reach far off places, converse with people in different locations and abilities that are only found in our imaginations, removing physical limitations, giving the mind a place to roam free.
Stelarc may ask the question, is it real enough for the mind?
I don't think games like Second Life are quite up to par with what is needed to totally engulf the mind, for that, the world would have to be extremely convincing as a replacement that the mind would forget where it was and allow total freedom from the body. I don't quite think the world is ready for or has the technology for a Matrix like world.
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