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Understanding Islam through Virtual Worlds
by Ian Bogost February 4, 2009
categories: Political Games , Social Games

Rita King and Joshua Fouts send word that they have released findings from the "Understanding Islam through Virtual Worlds project." The project explores how people can learn about Muslim cultures through Second Life.

The report comes in three forms, one a written report about digital diplomacy through virtual worlds, one a mini-documentary (you can watch it on YouTube), and one a graphical novel produced with in-world screenshots.

 


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