1. Virtual reality (e.g. second life) enables participants to engage in a virtual world and assume a completely different character than their own. What are the benefits and the risks in engaging in relationships with others in such an environment? What are the effects on the user and on the general community when virtual reality is abused?
2. The ability of computers to exhibit intelligence is increasing and in some cases is exceeding the ability of human beings. What are the consequences of continued growth in artificial intelligence? What constraints, if any, should be considered now?