The GASCAP Project

Why Virtual Reality Will Compete with Real World?

http://www.technologyreview.com/view/527101/why-virtual-reality-will-compete-with-the-real-world/

By: Philip Rosedale

Generalization - After a few years people will turn to virtual reality for enjoyment and communication rather than the real world.

Analogy - The computer world that is within reach is as of our dreams.  To feel, touch, communicate, move, and do things as our minds see it.  In a real sense, as our dreams do as well, we will feel the virtual reality becoming reality.  He compares to being able to “touch” this magic world.

Sign - If we strive for advances in communication and entertainment, then we must take interest in the virtual advances that are within our reach, which will unable virtual meetings and talking with people across the world.

Causality - the real world will be pushed out by the virtual one, which will take over our physical and mental abilities and maximize them.

Authority - Philip states h own experience within the second world.  He also states his qualifications as being CEO of and co-founder of two companies trying to maximize the virtual reality communication between avatars.

Principle - the moral of this article is for the world to take a second look into the virtual world which can help and improve our world.  It is for more than entertainment and gaming, but communication and progress.

2013:  America on the cusp of Social Change

http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/27/opinion/ghitis-2013-social-change/

By: Frida Ghitis CNN

Generalization - Americans are changing their views, whether consciously or unconsciously, when tragedy and events unfold.

Analogy - The author focuses on gun rights as she states the recent killing sprees in CO and elementary schools.  Also points out “Glee” and “Will and Grace” as a powerful movement to the gay marriage issue.

Sign - If you agree that recent tragedies has and will change your views of America’s laws, then you must be prepare to accept and back up the changes that are coming.

Causality - The issues that America was thought to have left behind long ago are turning around in quick fashion.  So quick that America will not be able to react fast enough to the needy Americans.

Authority - CNN is a very reliable and trusted source, which she has written for.  Shows understanding of century’s history and change of America.

Principle - the moral of the article is that we need to be ready for a huge change of social America.  It is having a 180 degree turn in rights and laws, and we need to prepare ourselves for the change’s consequence.