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Emissary’s Guide to Worlding

By Ian Cheng

Shift of consciousness

The text seeks to catalyze a shift in consciousness towards a more dynamic, participatory, and

interconnected understanding of reality. By embracing the principles of worlding, readers are

encouraged to explore new modes of perception, creativity, and interaction within the digital

realm and beyond.

Questions raised.

 What is the nature of reality in virtual worlds, and how does it differ from physical

reality?

 What role do autonomous agents, such as the emissary, play in shaping virtual

environments, and what implications do they have for human agency and identity?

 How can the principles of worlding inform our understanding of creativity and

collaboration in the digital age?

 How does the concept of agency manifest within virtual environments, and what insights

can it offer into human cognition and behavior?

Paragraph/statement pointing to the essence of the text.

“A World is a construction. It is nothing compared to the true infinite game of Nature, but it is

infinite enough because it sustains the qualities of an infinite game long enough and surprising

enough for humans to treat it with the status of being alive. A World is an artificial living thing,

but a living thing nonetheless. It is ongoing, absorbs change, and attracts players to help
perpetuate it. A World is marked by artificial boundaries that filter the shock of Reality’s

unending surprises and the complexities that they create. Yet a World is itself complex enough

that we can generatively inhabit it and create new meaning within its local language.”

Important words

1. Worlding

2. Emissary

3. Agency

4. Emergence

Reflection

 The text offers a reflection on the possibilities and implications of virtual worlds in the

digital age. Cheng challenges readers to expand their understanding of creativity, agency,

and reality, inviting them to embrace new modes of expression and interaction. As

technology continues to evolve, Cheng's insights serve as a guiding light for navigating

the complex terrain of the digital frontier.

 He emphasizes on non-linear storytelling and emergent narratives. By advocating for

dynamic, open-ended systems, he encourages readers to embrace the complexity and

unpredictability of virtual environments.

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