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Max Burns posted a blog postBritish Scientists Study Sex and Morals in Second Life
When you're at home and hungry for pizza, do you order online? Do you feel an intimate attachment to your Second Life avatar? Do you find yourself seeking inspiration in the real-world for your next virtual product? A group of British psychologists hopes to understand why virtual worlds are such a large part of our lives at a recently-announced conference.Anyone who has spent time in Second Life takes notice of its fantasy elements. Perfectly staid and buttoned-down people turn into sexual…See More
Max Burns posted a blog postNew Website Studies Policy Implications of Virtual Worlds
Pixels and Policy (www.pixelsandpolicy.com), a new website and blog dedicated to the study of how virtual worlds impact real-world policy, politics, and culture, opened its virtual doors today.Pixels and Policy, the brainchild of former U.S. Congressional Legislative Fellow and Asia Chronicle Staff Writer Max Burns, draws on Burns’ experience as a long-time researcher and user of virtual worlds and his academic and professional international relations experience.The blog takes an optimistic…See More
Max Burns left a comment for Beth Offenbacker"At the moment, no specific publication. I'm in the outlining stages for an article on the multiple ways VW's influence domestic politics and education. I'm hoping to show that we're moving towards incorporating VW's as more…"
"Hi Max, I'm glad to chat with you about your story; can you tell me more about it? Is it for a particular publication or website? Looking forward to hearing back. Best, Beth"
Max Burns replied to Jaque Davison's discussion Owners guidelines - Terms of service as law in the group Law in Virtual Worlds"This is an interesting discussion, thanks for posting it.
I wonder about the ownership of objects that are created. Under most EULA and TOS agreements, the owner of the virtual world retains all right to products created within the bounds of the…"
Max Burns left a comment for Pat Rapp"Hey Pat - good to meet you. I love what you're doing with CVWER, and would love to get involved any way I can. I'm mulling around possible ideas for a discussion/research submission at the moment.
All the best!"
Max Burns left a comment for Frank Koolhaas"Frank - great to meet you! I've read about your work with architecture in virtual worlds, and would be interested to get your thoughts on how Second Life and virtual worlds may be intertwining with real-world policy related to architecture.…"
Max Burns left a comment for Beth Offenbacker"Nice to meet you, Beth! I'd love to chat with you about how your firm is using VW to advance education - I'm working on a story about it.
Go Alexandria!"
Max Burns posted a discussionVirtual Worlds and Public Policy
Greetings, I'm new to this wonderful resource.Over the next few weeks I will be researching an article for a foreign affairs and policy magazine on the interplay between virtual worlds and public policy. These worlds, if they were ever considered mere "games," certainly aren't such anymore: during Israel's 2008 war in Gaza, Palestinians and Arabs both in Gaza and worldwide gathered in Second Life to protest alleged war crimes committed by the Israeli army. Political campaigns have set up…See More
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- Senior Legislative Associate, Liz Robbins Associates
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- pixelpolicy@gmail.com
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British Scientists Study Sex and Morals in Second Life
When you're at home and hungry for pizza, do you order online? Do you feel an intimate attachment to your Second Life avatar? Do you find yourself seeking inspiration in the real-world for your next virtual product? A group of British psychologists hopes to understand why virtual worlds are such a large part of our lives at a recently-announced conference.
Anyone who has spent time in Second Life takes notice of its fantasy elements. Perfectly staid and buttoned-down people turn into… Continue
Anyone who has spent time in Second Life takes notice of its fantasy elements. Perfectly staid and buttoned-down people turn into… Continue
Posted on September 16, 2009 at 4:44pm
New Website Studies Policy Implications of Virtual Worlds
Pixels and Policy (www.pixelsandpolicy.com), a new website and blog dedicated to the study of how virtual worlds impact real-world policy, politics, and culture, opened its virtual doors today.
Pixels and Policy, the brainchild of former U.S. Congressional Legislative Fellow and Asia Chronicle Staff Writer Max Burns, draws on Burns’ experience as a long-time researcher and user of virtual worlds and his academic and professional international relations experience.
The blog… Continue
Pixels and Policy, the brainchild of former U.S. Congressional Legislative Fellow and Asia Chronicle Staff Writer Max Burns, draws on Burns’ experience as a long-time researcher and user of virtual worlds and his academic and professional international relations experience.
The blog… Continue
Posted on August 26, 2009 at 10:19am
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:43am on August 10, 2009,
Beth Offenbacker said…
- Hi Max, I'm glad to chat with you about your story; can you tell me more about it? Is it for a particular publication or website? Looking forward to hearing back. Best, Beth
- At 6:35am on August 17, 2009,
E.M.Kaye said… - Hello Max and a very warm welcome to you!
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