Metanomics returns on October 4th with an examination of how virtual world economies can be a source of insight into the ‘real’ world.
Can virtual worlds provide insight into economic behavior? Does playing a game equate with how we interact in the physical world? What would a system look like that would let us test assumptions about how governments, companies and individuals act?
In a special treat for Metanomics viewers, this episode will feature Robert Bloomfield himself as the guest. Bloomfield has played host to business leaders, technologists, educators and authors, but on this episode he’ll share his thoughts on virtual world economies, games and simulations.
Bloomfield’s recent work has included the development of economic models that can serve as the underlying game mechanics for virtual world and immersive environments, and he’ll explain how these models might lead to new insights into how economic systems are impacted by individual behaviors and choice.
In discussion with guest host Dusan Writer (Doug Thompson), this episode will take a look back and a look forward:
- What has Robert learned from virtual economies such as Second Life?
– How has Metanomics informed his research and efforts?
– Is it possible to model aspects of the “real” world in a virtual one?
– If virtual worlds can be used to study real economies, is the opposite true? Can virtual economies be adapted based on economic research and insight?
– As virtual and real economies increasingly impact each other, what are the broader implications for policy, culture and enterprise?
Join us for a provocative discussion with Robert Bloomfield as we learn about his experience, research and new initiatives to use virtual worlds as an important site of study and insight.
Please note our date change! Metanomics is moving to Mondays! And for those of you who know the history of the show, you’ll realize that this is a return to the day on which Metanomics started! Join us at 12pm PST on October 4th at 12:00 p.m. PST/SLT in-world, or view the show from
www.Metanomics.net.
Robert Bloomfield Bio
Professor Robert Bloomfield is the host and founder of Metanomics.
Robert Bloomfield is the Nicholas H. Noyes Professor of Management and Professor of Accounting at the Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management. In addition to his responsibilities as an educator and regular contributor to such prestigious accounting and finance journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and the Journal of Accounting Research, Professor Bloomfield is also an avid developer of game-like financial market simulation software.
