As Malachi and Jena hoped for, and shared during the NHK tour, the move to Las Vegas brought with it many big changes: a new apartment and car, new jobs and schools, and a wedding! (photo top-right was taken by Malachi on their wedding day) The transition wasn’t easy. Early work opportunities proved turbulent, presenting…
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Eiko Ikegami to Speak at SXSW Conference, Interactive Xprize Futurecasting Workshop: March 11, 11 a.m.
The press announcement ahead of Eiko Ikegami’s appearance during the popular film, music, and networking conference SXSW 2018 is now released! From the New School’s website: SOCIOLOGIST EIKO IKEGAMI RESEARCHES ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD OF SECOND LIFE Ikegami, a faculty member at The New School, interacted with adults with ASD…
TV Interview: Appreciating Neurodiversity
In this video Dr. Ikegami elaborates on the diversity of intelligences she has come to deeply appreciate while researching autistic and other communities in virtual worlds.
An Adventure through Larre’s Fun House
Among Larre’s creative projects highlighted by NHK TV, is an enormous and intricate Second Life fun house, also featured in the virtual world’s Destination Guide. Larre became Kiremimi’s guide as they explored together, the 3D art that describes his inner world. Upon entering the maze, Larre’s world of 130 rooms, Kiremimi gasped. Dropping herself through…