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Peter Curran meets computer programmers. Do the makers of Second Life spend more time in their virtual world or in Brighton?

Series in which Peter Curran visits members of the many and varied disciplines of science, from astronomy to zoology, to explore their habitat, customs, rituals and beliefs. Beneath the typecast and somewhat nerdy image of scientists, Peter finds passion, humour and, on occasion, an enviable sense of community.

Peter meets the makers of the virtual world, Second Life. Are they architects, engineers or computer geeks, or highly competent people for whom one life just isn't enough?

The UK headquarters of Linden Lab promotes a Californian, groovy way of working, free from old-fashioned office politics and hierarchy, but in their Second Life, the Linden tribe enjoy being treated like royalty.

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Mon 15 Feb 2010 15:45

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  • Sun 9 Aug 2009 14:45
  • Mon 15 Feb 2010 15:45