Touted by the MDA (Media Development Authority) as "Google meets Second Life", it is a government initiative to model Singapore in 3D space. Singapore would claim another "first in the world" again!
It envisage that one can visit Singapore 'virtually' in 3D space on internet in their avatar without physically being here. That may be the way of the future for one to travel and meet people it speculates.
It invites some sobering thoughts. The boundary between real and virtual worlds are going to be blurred once again! It sound silly to me traveling this way.. but what can I say if this is the way it evolves? I would love to read this blog again in 10-15 years time and compare how far it has gone.
Model of netizens visiting 'Lau Pa Sat'?
I always enjoys the contrasting sights of old and new of Singapore co-existing side by side. These shots were taken as I came out of Tanjong Pagar MRT station, standing at a spot doing a 360 degrees turn. 'Lau Pa Sat' is only 10 min walk away.
The preserved shop houses of the pre-war years along Peck Seah Street with fresh face lift.
Tanjong Pagar Complex - old style HDB flats with construction of new buildings behind.
Capital Tower that houses the GIC (Government Investment Corporation) and Lee & Lee Law firm of LKY's wife. Other older DBS Bank HQ & CPF buildings to the right.
The Icon - modern apartment blocks in the midst of city.
Will my avatar do it for me without being here? Will I enjoy the same experience and pleasure of visit in virtual 3D space? At this time, I don't think so. Who knows when I am wheel chair bound I may change my mind! That's the closest to reality!
Another report of a gentleman who spent S$500,000 building a model town served by railway network & vintage trains covering his entire living room of 75m square. Will he derive the same pleasure in virtual space?
It may not cost him that much and less the trouble in moving house as his lease is due to expires soon!
I am spending more time on the internet no doubt, trading on-line, blogging, emails etc. It compliments the living experience with the real world. But I may have to adapt with the new virtual space in future!
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