Av-Culturation

Meet anthropologists Tom Boellstorff and Celia Pearce in this episode - they are developing new methods and theories about human relationships in virtual worlds. On The Spot is with Robin Gomboy of Reaction Grid, an open sim grid.

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Metanomics Returns with Douglas Rushkoff
Submitted by Texas Timtam on 21 January 2010
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Set aside some time on January 27 for the next Metanomics show. It looks like a fascinating lead-up to the PBS Frontline documentary airing in February, Life on the Virtual Frontier. Robert Bloomfield will talk with Douglas Rushkoff, writer, teacher, and all-around expert on the subject.

See the full description and the PBS Frontline trailer at Metanomics site

Go to Inside Linden Lab
Inside Linden Lab

Episode 84 Broadcast 3 June 2009

Robert Bloomfield talks with author of "Making Virtual Worlds: Linden Lab and Second Life", Thomas Malaby about his experience inside the lab, anthropology and the Whole Earth Catalog. On the Spot catches up with Bettina Tizzy and some creative artists using virtual spaces.

Go to Virtual Learning: Practices and Possibilities
Virtual Learning: Practices and Possibilities

Episode 21 Broadcast 27 March 2009

Discussion with Tom Boellstorff (RL) - Tom Bukowski (SL), moderated by Phelan Corrimal