Metanomics

Metanomics episodes:

• 03.25.2011

  Gametech: The Future of Virtual Worlds

  The Armed Services have used simulation tools in training scenarios for a long time, and now virtual world environments are also being embraced by the military. Join us for a mixed reality panel discussion from the 2011 Defense GameTech Users'...

  
• 03.09.2011

  Cyborg to Borg Continued

  Michael Chorost returns to tell us about his new book "World Wide Mind - the Coming Integration of Humanity, Machines, and the Internet". Host Robert Bloomfield continues a great discussion started in a previous visit that discussed another book by...

  
• 03.09.2011

  Intersections International - Spirituality in the Age of the Machine

  Dusan Writer is joined by guests Scott Thompson, Director of Social Dialogue and Training Initiatives at Intersections; Lawrence Winters, author of "The Making and Unmaking of a Marine"; and Robert Chase, Executive Director at Intersections International to talk about citizen...

  
• 03.02.2011

  From Cyborg to Borg

  Hear from Dr. Michael Chorost about his own story of hearing loss and cochlear implants which led him to write "Rebuilt: How Becoming Part Computer Made Me More Human" in 2005. Host Robert Bloomfield also talks to Dr. Chorost about...

  
• 02.23.2011

  Paul Ford

  Paul Ford, online writer, publisher and programmer joins host Robert Bloomfield for a discussion about the direction our lives take us as we become increasingly digital.Metanomics

  
• 02.08.2011

  Master Class in Digital Anthropology and Our Virtual Lives

  Dusan Writer welcomes Tom Boellstorff, Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, back to the Metanomics studio for a thought-provoking discussion about research, culture and virtual spaces.Metanomics

  
• 02.08.2011

  Second Life, Virtual Worlds and the State of the Union

  Year's-end gives us a look back and forward as this panel of experts discusses Second Life, Virtual Worlds and the general state of affairs. Professor Robert Bloomfield welcomes Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the New Media Consortium; Brian Kaihoi...

  
• 02.08.2011

  Daryl J. Bem, Social Psychologist

  Daryl J. Bem, Social Psychologist Emeritus joins Robert Bloomfield to discuss the methods social psychologists use to conduct studies and analyze the statistical results. Dr Bem's illustrious career includes work in self-perception, personality theory, and ESP. More from Daryl Bem at:...

  
• 12.01.2010

  Mashing Multiple Realities: John Fillwalk of IDIA Lab

  Jennette Forager guest hosts today and welcomes John Fillwalk, Director of IDIA Lab and Associate Professor of Electronic Art at Ball State University for a walk-through of recent projects.Metanomics

  
• 11.25.2010

  Master Class - Game Development

  Dusan Writer hosts this next installment in the Master Class series on Game Development. The panel discussion includes Colin Nilsson of Mad Pea Productions, Tony Walsh of of Phantom Compass, and Rolf Renark one of the developers of Logos game...

  
• 11.18.2010

  Virtual Justice with Greg Lastowka

  Robert Bloomfield welcomes Greg Lastowka, Professor of Law at Rutgers University and author of a new book: Virtual Justice, The New Laws of Online Worlds.Metanomics

  
• 10.30.2010

  Virtual Fashion and the Lessons for Global Collaboration

  Guest host Dusan Writer welcomes Shenlei Winkler, CEO of the Fashion Research InstituteMetanomics

  
• 10.21.2010

  Virtual Goods

  Opportunities, Challenges and Acquisitions Michael Bobroff is a Partner at Ernst & Young and joins Professor Robert Bloomfield in a discussion around the challenges and opportunities of the virtual goods market.Metanomics

  
• 10.13.2010

  Noam Chomsky

  Professor of linguistics at MIT, Noam Chomsky spends some time with Robert Bloomfield and the Second Life audience to share his thoughts on green technologies, US foreign policy, and intellectual history.Metanomics

  
• 10.05.2010

  Playing Games with Economics

  Real world lessons from virtual worlds. Join Professor Robert Bloomfield and learn about his own research to see if virtual worlds provide insight into economic behavior. Metanomics

  
• 07.09.2010

  Master Class - 3D Architecture

  The third in the summer series of master class with Dusan Writer as he talks 3D Architecture with Jon Brouchoud (Keystone Bouchard in SL) and Terry Beaubois (Tab Scott in SL) Metanomics

  
• 07.01.2010

  Master Class - 3D Content

  Dusan Writer is our guide to learning just what is involved in creating an immersive 3D build in Second Life with Sand Castle Stuidos Kimberly Winnington and William Reed Seal Foss. But not before opening the show with a visit...

  
• 07.01.2010

  Master Class - Immersive Storytelling

  Dusan Writer hosts another summer session Master Class, focused on Immersive Storytelling both online and in games. Guests include Jena Ball, Founding Partner of Startled Cat, a joint venture with Remedy Communications and Alexander Macris, CEO and President of Themis...

  
• 06.10.2010

  Federal Consortium of Virtual Worlds

  Find out the latest outcomes after last month's Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds with conference organizer Dr. Paulette Robinson in a conversation with Metanomics host Robert BloomfieldMetanomics

  
• 06.09.2010

  New Market Dynamics

  Another mixed reality meeting of minds spanning Second Life and Copenhagen Denmark in a great discussion led by Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield with guest panelists Tom Boellstorff, Edward Castronova and Robin TeiglandMetanomics

  
• 04.23.2010

  Videogames in Our Daily Lives

  Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell games talks with host professor Robert Bloomfield about how games are increasingly going to be incorporated into our everyday livesMetanomics

  
• 04.15.2010

  Thank You Blues

  A live performance of an original song written by Beyers! This is an excerpt from the 100th episode of Metanomics celebration party held at Muse Isle in Second LifeMetanomics

  
• 04.15.2010

  Second Life Terms of Service

  Professor Joshua Fairfield joins Robert Bloomfield for a candid discussion on the newly revised Second Life terms of service and the legal implications of mixed reality.Metanomics

  
• 04.09.2010

  Meeting Online

  Host Robert Bloomfield talks with Barry Joseph, director of Online Leadership Program at Global Kids and Marc N. Weiss, founder of Web Lab about a new documentary for HBO titled "Meeting Online". The project allows people to tell their own...

  
• 03.31.2010

  Linden Lab with Tom Hale

  Tom Hale, Chief Product Officer for Linden Lab announces the latest step to make the new Second Life user experience a better one: Welcome Island and Discovery Island. Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield fields questions for Tom from the community.Metanomics

  
• 03.19.2010

  Unity Technologies

  Tom Higgins meets the Metanomics community as Unity game-building platform evangelist and talks about Unity’s projects and their very successful presentations at the recent Games Developers ConferenceMetanomics

  
• 03.11.2010

  Virtual Symposium

  Dr. Rebecca Clothey and Dr. Kristen Betts discuss the virtual symposium, Education for Everyone: Expanding Access Through Technology. Hosted by Drexel University, the event examined using technology and the internet for online teaching and classes.Metanomics

  
• 03.04.2010

  Second Life 2.0 Viewer

  Espee and Amanda from Linden Lab join host Robert Bloomfield and Remedy's Dusan Writer for behind the scenes insight and Q&A; about the new 2.0 Viewer. Metanomics

  
• 02.11.2010

  Learning in 3D

  Professors and authors Tony O’Driscoll and Karl Kapp join host Robert Bloomfield to discuss their book "Learning in 3D: Adding a New Dimension to Enterprise Learning and Collaboration"Metanomics

  
• 02.04.2010

  ThinkBalm - Immersive Technology in the Workplace

  Metanomics welcomes Sam Driver of ThinkBalm to talk about their latest report and how they are building a thriving community around immersive technologies for business & enterpriseMetanomics

  
• 01.27.2010

  Life on the Virtual Frontier

  Author Douglas Rushkoff spends some time with Robert Bloomfield and the Metanomics audience the week before his PBS Frontline documentary premiere, Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier Metanomics

  
• 12.10.2009

  Weaving Narrative Threads in Virtual Worlds

  Robert Bloomfield welcomes guests Jena Ball, Co-founder of the Virtual World Story Project, Christian Galanis, from the Southern Tier HealthLink NY, and Brent Ward of RTI International Metanomics

  
• 12.03.2009

  Total Engagement - Gaming the Workplace

  Host Robert Bloomfield interviews Byron Reeves about games, virtual worlds and business in his book co-authored with J. Leighton Read, "Total Engagement: Using Games and Virtual Worlds to Change the Way People Work and Businesses Compete"Metanomics

  
• 11.19.2009

  Don’t Apologize with Author Tyler Cowen

  Host Robert Bloomfield interviews Professor Tyler Cowen about his many works, including blogs, magazine articles, interviews and books. They discuss Cowen's new book and why teachers should be more like DJs.Metanomics

  
• 11.12.2009

  The Virtue of Forgetting in the Digital Age

  Join Robert Bloomfield as he interviews Viktor Mayer-Schönberger about the value of forgetting. The conversation centers around privacy, contextualization and other issues surrounding our increasingly digital lives.Metanomics

  
• 11.05.2009

  Future of the Enterprise

  Watch Mark Kingdon presentation launching Second Life Enterprise at the Enterprise 2.0 conference in San FranciscoMetanomics

  
• 10.30.2009

  In Counseling

  Robert Bloomfield leads a discussion with Dick Dillon, from Preferred Family Healthcare, Dr Dan Krawczyk and Dr Michelle Kandalaft, from the University of Texas at Dallas about how their organizations use virtual spaces and anonymity for counseling young people with...

  
• 10.29.2009

  Live Free and Prosper

  Adam Thierer, Senior Fellow at the Progress & Freedom Foundation, joins Robert Bloomfield for a great discussion about government involvement in regulating online activities Metanomics

  
• 10.29.2009

  A State of Affairs

  Meet Robert Frank, professor, author, and New York Times columnist for a discussion with Robert Bloomfield about ethics, policy and government regulation.Metanomics

  
• 10.29.2009

  Campus Life

  Join host Robert Bloomfield as guest Dr. Leslie Jarmon, from the University of Texas at Austin shows us a Second Life project as big as Texas - transforming undergraduate education. Metanomics

  
• 10.07.2009

  Taking a Spin in Social Media

  Robert Bloomfield welcomes Chris Abraham, President and COO of Abraham Harrison who is giving Second Life another try with an appreciation of the strong social resident community. Metanomics

  
• 09.30.2009

  In Conversation with Mark Kingdon

  Metanomics is back with a new season of great (and great looking) shows looking at business and policy in Virtual Worlds. Robert Bloomfield talks with none other than Linden Lab CEO Mark Kingdon on this must see interview. Metanomics

  
• 09.30.2009

  Federal Interest and Social Security

  Metanomics host Robert Bloomfield introduces Sterling Wright as Washington Correspondent, then explores the risks and what is happening within the Federal Government and how virtual spaces are being used. Metanomics

  
• 09.30.2009

  Intersecting Interests: Virtual Worlds and the Law

  Sterling Wright returns to Metanomics as the Washington Correspondent on the spot then host Robert Bloomfield welcomes Pillsbury attorney James Gatto to discuss IP law and how it relates to Virtual Worlds and gamesMetanomics

  
• 09.30.2009

  Measurable Value

  Dr Mitzi Montoya visits Metanomics to discuss her research study with group projects and effective results as they use online tools and environments as work spacesMetanomics

  
• 09.30.2009

  Inside Linden Lab

  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...

  
• 09.30.2009

  A Look at Blue Mars

  Doug Thompson sits in today as host and welcomes Catherine Linden to On The Spot with news about the upcoming Second Life 6th Birthday events. The main guest is Jim Sink of Avatar Reality who fills us in on the...

  
• 09.30.2009

  The Age of Obama

  Kevin Werbach, who played a role in the Obama transition team for the FCC, and is now an advisor to the administration, discusses internet infrastructure in the USA and how broadband access increasingly affects everyday activities. Then Mitch Wagner returns...

  
• 09.30.2009

  The Future of Work

  Robert Bloomfield is you host for another great discussion. Tony O'Driscoll is on the spot again with news of the upcoming 3DTLC Conference, followed by Margaret Regan, President & CEO of The FutureWork Institute. Metanomics

  
• 09.30.2009

  Virtual Goods and Linden Lab

  Watch this mixed reality version of Metanomics with host Robert Bloomfield live from Second Life and the Engage Expo in San Jose CA as he talks with guests Philip Rosedale and Tom Hale of Linden Lab plus Harper Beresford and...