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Month: July 2017

  • Job: Tenure-track faculty position in Augmented/Virtual Reality at American University

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    Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor for Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality American University, Washington, D. C. https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000374908-01 Deadline: Review of applications will begin Sept. 1, 2017; open until filled Date Posted: July 3, 2017 Type: Tenured, tenure track Salary: Competitive Employment Type: Full-time The School of Communication (SOC) at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the field of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 1, 2018. Rank is dependent on experience. Applicants should have a terminal degree in an appropriate field.…

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  • Sex robots promise ‘revolutionary’ service but also risks, says study

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    [Complex ethical and other challenging issues related to medium-as-social-actor presence are raised in a new report from the Foundation for Responsible Robotics (FRR). This story is from The Guardian, where it features a 16:25 minute video; for more information see coverage by BBC News, which includes several links and a 1:46 audio clip. –Matthew] [Image: Catalan nanotechnology engineer Sergi Santos holds the head of Samantha, a sex doll packed with artificial intelligence providing her the capability to respond to different scenarios and verbal stimulus, in his house in Rubi, north of Barcelona, Spain, March 31, 2017. Source: REUTERS/Albert Gea] Sex…

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  • Call: ‘Information Architecture and the Design of the Infosphere’ – Philosophy and Technology special issue

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    Special Issue of Philosophy and Technology on “Information Architecture and the Design of the Infosphere” Expressions of interest due: 26 July 2007 The question of what has to be done to ensure that information can be obtained, organised, and be placed in the right context is a concern that the philosophy of information shares with information architecture; the practice – and associated discipline – of deciding how to arrange the parts of something to be understandable (“What is Information Architecture?” The Information Architecture Insitute). A dialogue between these two disciplines was initiated during a workshop held at the University of…

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  • Queen will rock you in ‘VR The Champions’

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    [Queen’s Brian May is a VR innovator and the rock group has launched a new 3-song virtual concert film, as detailed in this short story from Digital Trends. Follow the VRTGO link for a preview and for more information (including two videos, one with May discussing his Owl VR kit, and a comment from Morton Heilig) see coverage from last year in Music Ally. And for even more, see a story in Creators about the earlier Bohemian Rhapsody Experience, available for IOS and Android.  –Matthew] Queen Will Rock You in Virtual Reality Concert Film ‘VR The Champions’ By Brad Jones…

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  • Call: Well Played special issue: Thriving Through Gameplay

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    Call for Papers Well Played Journal Special Issue: Thriving Through Gameplay Edited by iThrive Games’ team of experts and game design faculty members from various universities, in cooperation with ETC Press. http://press.etc.cmu.edu/content/well-played-journal-special-issue-cfp-thriving-through-gameplay Submissions deadline: September 1, 2017 iThrive Games explores how great games can empower teens to discover and use their unique strengths, unlock their potential, and take charge of their well-being. iThrive Games, a division of Centerstone Research Institute and funded by the D.N. Batten Foundation, facilitates the development of digital games and applications that empower teens to take an active role in their own social and emotional well-being.…

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  • How telepresence is being used to enhances the U.S. justice system

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    [This story from StateTech is about another context in which presence is having important positive impacts. For more details see CDW’s expanded version and an earlier story in StateTech. –Matthew] 3 Ways Connected Courtrooms Enhance the Justice System Telepresence and collaboration tools don’t just streamline justice delivery, they also connect those in the system to families, bail options and more. By StateTech Staff June 28, 2017 Anytime deputies have a chance to avoid transporting an inmate from a jail cell to an external location, it may mean fewer risks for all involved. For instance, less contraband could be coming in.…

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