Virtual Worlds and Avatars

Virtual Worlds and Avatars

More and more people are creating 'virtual clones' of themselves in cyberspace. We look at the social, legal, and economic implications of living in a virtual world.

More and more people are creating 'virtual clones' of themselves in cyberspace. We look at the social, legal, and economic implications of living in a virtual world.

Guests

Edward Castronova

Associate Professor of Telecommunications, Indiana University

Philip Rosedale

Founder and CEO, Linden Lab

Chip Matthews

Freelance Animator

David Johnson

Visiting Professor of Law, New York Law School

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