Today's Metanomics session will be with Dan Miller, a Senior Economist at the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress taking a close look at virtual worlds. He'll be telling us about not only the legislation that's being formed for taxation of virtual goods, but also about the Department of Homeland Security's interest in virtual worlds.
As usual the event will take place in Second Life on Metaversed Island at the new discussion area. Do be certain to arrive early as these things tend to fill up fast, and watch the Metanomics group chat (free to join!) where we'll announce alternative venues.
If you don't feel like logging into Second Life but still want to experience the event you can watch it on the web! Second Life Cable Network will be there as usual, both providing a live video stream to their website and providing an archive. We'll announce it here when the event appears in the Metaversed's video archives.
We're looking forward to seeing you there!
I Enjoyed Dan Miller's presentation, and audience questions put to him by Moderator, Professor Robert Bloomfield.
Issues, such as virtual world taxation and regulation will only grow in importance, so it is wise to stay informed--and engaged.
As an aside, I liked the venue the event took place in, in terms of look, comfort, and functionality (and sound came off well too).
I have posted a few event photos at http://flickr.com/photos/seesaw8/sets/72157602322475756/
Thanks Jimmy, glad you liked the new informal area we just had built :)
Yes, the area had a more comfortable feel, than for example the area used the prior week, however, it would seem both would have their place. I am enjoying the Metanomics series in terms of learning, speaker quality and audience participation. I am also interested to see how this all works out in a technical sense. And is the experience in a VW setting of such an immersive and successful nature as to make it a better alternative to other technologies, or real life interaction. I know one thing, the ability to gather diverse interests from around the globe to have such 'meeting of the minds' is simply amazing. Cheers!