Question

Are computer generated avatars "human"? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Yes and no.

Yes- simply because even though they are not real out in the real world they are because they are humanoids inside a virtual gaming type world

No- simply because they are not walking among us other humanoids or even alive on the real planet

Answer 2

Consumers will interact with their avatar to control house temperature, lighting, and security; select TV and movies to view or record on their DVR; and receive help with e-mail and Internet chat room activities. Avatars will also help us communicate with friends and relatives, and purchase household items whether on the Web or from a bricks and mortar store.

You will explore and participate in the digital world with your avatar. You will interact with a sharp 3-D life-size image of a character you created. Its design, temperament, and voice style will all be of your making.

Avatars will become increasingly important in our lives, developing a near human-like personality with compassion and understanding of our physical and emotional needs. We will truly become friends with our avatar.

We live in an exciting time. We can digitally simulate humans down to the last detail. If we make a digital copy of a live human look real, think what we could do with the deceased. How about Sleepless in Hoboken starring a young Frank Sinatra and Audrey Hepburn? i hope some of this helps i dont know cause i used google and it came up with this so yeah