Peer-to-peer news and information network Current is running an interesting video asking the question of whether virtual worlds (second Life in particular) are at risk of recession flowing on from the USA's economic difficulties. It's a short treatise that ends up arguing that real-world problems may actually emphasise virtual world opportunities. Watch it here: What are … [Read more...] about A virtual recession?
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Law and regulation of virtual worlds seminar
Melbourne keeps on churning out interesting virtual worlds events. This time it's a seminar titled "Law and Regulation of Virtual Worlds". The details: Wednesday 25 June 2008, 4 – 6.30 pm Monash Centre for Regulatory Studies Monash University Law Chambers 472 Bourke Street Melbourne Key Speakers Gary Hayes, Director LAMP @ AFTRS and Head of Virtual World … [Read more...] about Law and regulation of virtual worlds seminar
Australian Second Life Documentary – any celebrities out there?
Well-known Australian Second Life resident Wolfie Rankin has some interesting news: Hi Everyone. Some of you are aware that I'm making a documentary with Shelley Matulik on Second Life. Shelly made the Podlove doco which was shown on SBS about the couple who run the nightclub on Second Life. It was called "Our Brilliant Secondlife" and can be watched here. The new doco is … [Read more...] about Australian Second Life Documentary – any celebrities out there?
Linden Lab’s new CEO: Mark Kingdon
Linden Lab have announced the appointment of their new CEO, former Organic Inc. CEO Mark Kingdon. There'll be endless analysis and speculation on Kingdon in coming days and weeks - the reality is likely to be a CEO who knows he needs to meet the expectations of a board whose chairman filled his shoes previously. It's hard to imagine any radical change in business approach, … [Read more...] about Linden Lab’s new CEO: Mark Kingdon
Murdoch University Island in Second Life
Veteran Australian Second Life resident and Murdoch University Library staff member Kathryn Greenhill, has created a very interesting video of Murdoch University's presence in Second Life. It covers the management, ongoing activities and challenges that running an island in Second Life involves. Another good reason to have a look is that the island is closed to the general … [Read more...] about Murdoch University Island in Second Life