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The document discusses 'Second Life,' a 3D virtual world created by Linden Research in 2003, with a population exceeding 13 million. It explores the concept of a virtual nation-state characterized by shared language, culture, and political structures within an online community. The document also touches on issues of governance and social challenges present in the virtual environment.

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Second Life as Nation State Laura Espino April 2008 ISF 100D: Introduction to Technology, Society, and Culture University of California, Berkeley
 
Second Life 3D virtual world created by its user Opened in 2003 Linden Research, Inc. Population 13,415,801 Free download, open source 266 LD / 1$ About US$1.4 million circulate daily
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  • 1. Second Life as Nation State Laura Espino April 2008 ISF 100D: Introduction to Technology, Society, and Culture University of California, Berkeley
  • 2.  
  • 3. Second Life 3D virtual world created by its user Opened in 2003 Linden Research, Inc. Population 13,415,801 Free download, open source 266 LD / 1$ About US$1.4 million circulate daily
  • 5. Nation State Territory Homogenous groups of people Shared language, religion Political power, institutions, administration System of law, rules, regulations, rights Organized economic activity Social engineering Transportation systems Sovereignty External recognition
  • 6.  
  • 7. Eva and Franco Mattes (0100101110101101.ORG)
  • 8. Eva and Franco Mattes (0100101110101101.ORG)
  • 9. Eva and Franco Mattes (0100101110101101.ORG)
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