Second Life used to train diplomats and miltary envoys

ScienceDaily provides an interesting report on the Second China project in Second Life. This project, funded by a $1.25 million federal grant, is designed to provide training to diplomats and military envoys about what they will be experiencing when they visit China. Those using this simulation will experience interactions in an office building, a tea house, a taxi cab, and other experiences that are designed to provide information on the society in whic they will be working. Information on cultural differences are provided within this simlation and on an accompanying website.