Second Life - A (new) reality?

So, finally I have tried out Second Life. I spend a long time protesting against trends (it took  two years of pressure from my sister before I joined Facebook and though I don't use many of its features, I now 'get it').Something similar happened with Second Life. Three weeks ago when I first heard that professionals had a meeting in Second Life, my first reaction was ... really? I thought it is someting for entertainment and let me be frank, waste of time.

But now that I have joined and I have tried out some of the features (see me fly!) I now understand why my lecturer said that it is a "totally new experience". I can feel myself change, I suppose after using it for some time, I'll 'get it'. Of course, there is an element of fun but I am not complaining. It is worth to try it out and of course reflect on its pros (meeting people, travelling to places, 3D) and cons (time-consuming, costly in terms of internet up/download). Is this a new (virtual) reality or are some aspects of reality more emphasised than other aspects? Still reflecting