Virtual Unreality (Part 1)


	Virtual Unreality (Part 1)

Silkweaver

6-22-2008 12:24 PM

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This speculation about virtual worlds, besides being fun, reflects on the very deep question of Freedom, freedom of the mind, that is. What is freedom? How much freedom can we really take? How are we going to be if and when we become free. Continue to the second part of this clip...

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6-22-2008 6:47 PM

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