Bridging AI and Worlds in a Life Worth Living eLCC 2025

Presentation for the eLearning Consortium of Colorado Conference (eLCC) 2025 on April 11, 2025 by Cynthia Calongne and Andrew Stricker for their Virtual Harmony research community. The session focused on understanding the meaning of A Life Worth Living as experienced through a Native American simulation. Learners and guests may activate the two AI agents, Blossom and Scout.

The session explores the role of a wounded healer and how leaders can achieve transitional growth by developing good habits, a strategy for what matters most in life, a sense of vision, and shared values.

Many thanks to our fellow Virtual Harmony researchers who are listed on the main slide. For their loving guidance, fellowship, and support in playtesting the simulation, we are thankful.

1. Bridging AI and Worlds in
A Life Worth Living

5. Planning the Simulation at Virtual Harmony
Virtual Harmony is our
Fellowship of Friends
Usingdesign thinking, we
illustrate the power of
philosophy, identity, and
culture in our quest
AI nonplayer characters,
Blossom and Scout, interact
with players as they discover
A LifeWorthLiving

11. At Virtual Harmony
Insidethe secret cave
The Sacred Hoop, the totem, the
teepee, the wolf, bear, and
Medicine Man
Personal reflection & discovery

12. Blossom, our AI Companion

19. Our VWBPE 3DExhibit
The Hidden Cave
Totem, horse, Sacred Hoop & bear
A place for reflection
A spirit animal roams