Daniele Monaco is a PhD student currently studying at the University of Perugia. His research focuses on the intricate relationship between community and place, within the hermeneutic framework of Genius Loci. His main aim is to delve into the ontology that underpins our connection with places, seeking pathways to revitalize this relationship, which has been strained by the phenomena of "Surmodernitè". Recently, he completed a research stint abroad at the Institute of Digital Games in Malta, with a specific emphasis on applying Heidegger's philosophy of dwelling and Genius Loci to virtual environments."