Questions for 4/20/09

1. The HutchWorld paper describes in its literature review that online interactions can result in a decrease in face-to-face interactions, which can thereby increase loneliness and depression. How does this compare to other non-online individual hobbies?

2. The HutchWorld paper also discusses how they used 3-D environments to support cancer patients. Do 3-D environments really have any value for people whose computer and/or video game literacy is not high?