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Cyberspace

Scope note

Use for the computer science concept of a place within the collective memories and interconnecting networks of computers filled with virtual 'stuff' and populated by people with virtual bodies. Distinguished from "virtual reality" which is an immersive virtual physical environment with user interfaces.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000250421

Broader Terms used

<computer science concepts>

Created

13yrs ago

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