The dbox project: dbox = dialogue box

Goal: To create a facilitated space (dbox) in a virtual environment
(Second Life) to drastically enhance and maximize the exchange
of data between people. (effective communication)

Premise: The dbox will be designed to improve all structured
exchanges between people where rules of engagement
directly influence the effectiveness of communication.

Types of communication that will benefit from the dbox:
- dialogue
- debates
- disputes/arguments
- brainstorming sessions
- business meetings
- classrooms

The project will consider communication, connection, and the roles
of technology, digital worlds and a virtual environment can have
on human interaction. The
dbox as a tool will respond, prompt,
highlight, accentuate, promote, direct, and generally facilitate
a specified exchange of information: A facilitated conversation.

dbox research site
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dbox research site