Virtually Here

Geek.

Nerd.

We’ve all heard those names before and maybe even been called one of them at some point.

Virtual Social Networks were in essence created by and for these geeks and nerds. I know. I was one.

Mathematics is one of the core loves of any self professed nerd. It’s logical, understandable and reliable. Dealing with mathematical formulas doesn’t disappoint you, they don’t act irrationally - and you also don’t have to leave your desk, hot-pockets and six-pack of coke to interact with it. But mathematics can only be your friend so much. It’s predictability eventually becomes a limitation for even the most die-hard coder. That, and one of the most fundamental - and in many ways conflicting - need is to show people how good you are (often in a not-so-secret hope that you will be proven to be ‘better’ than other people at what you do). So, put logical problem solving and a competitive nature together, add the need to be able to execute it from the safety of your home (read: computer lab) and the ability to interact with other like-minded beings and you have just created the first Virtual Social Network: The MUD.

Don’t know what a MUD is? Tune in for the next part on this blog.

Know all too well what it is? Tune in anyway. I think we got some eye opening spins on it coming your way.

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