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Virtual Worlds and Public Policy

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Pat Rapp and Max Burns are now friends
Jan 18
Max Burns posted a blog post

British Scientists Study Sex and Morals in Second Life

When you're at home and hungry for pizza, do you order online? Do you feel an intimate attachment to your Second Life avatar? Do you find yourself seeking inspiration in the real-world for your next virtual product? A group of British psychologists hopes to understand why virtual worlds are such a large part of our lives at a recently-announced conference.Anyone who has spent time in Second Life takes notice of its fantasy elements. Perfectly staid and buttoned-down people turn into sexual…See More
Sep 16, 2009
Max Burns posted a blog post

New Website Studies Policy Implications of Virtual Worlds

Pixels and Policy (www.pixelsandpolicy.com), a new website and blog dedicated to the study of how virtual worlds impact real-world policy, politics, and culture, opened its virtual doors today.Pixels and Policy, the brainchild of former U.S. Congressional Legislative Fellow and Asia Chronicle Staff Writer Max Burns, draws on Burns’ experience as a long-time researcher and user of virtual worlds and his academic and professional international relations experience.The blog takes an optimistic…See More
Aug 26, 2009
Max Burns updated their profile
Aug 26, 2009
E.M.Kaye left a comment for Max Burns
"Hello Max and a very warm welcome to you!"
Aug 17, 2009
Max Burns left a comment for Beth Offenbacker
"At the moment, no specific publication. I'm in the outlining stages for an article on the multiple ways VW's influence domestic politics and education. I'm hoping to show that we're moving towards incorporating VW's as more…"
Aug 10, 2009
Beth Offenbacker left a comment for Max Burns
"Hi Max, I'm glad to chat with you about your story; can you tell me more about it? Is it for a particular publication or website? Looking forward to hearing back. Best, Beth"
Aug 10, 2009
Max Burns commented on Dave Elchoness's group Law in Virtual Worlds
"Glad to be a member, all."
Aug 6, 2009
Max Burns replied to Jaque Davison's discussion Owners guidelines - Terms of service as law in the group Law in Virtual Worlds
"This is an interesting discussion, thanks for posting it. I wonder about the ownership of objects that are created. Under most EULA and TOS agreements, the owner of the virtual world retains all right to products created within the bounds of the…"
Aug 6, 2009
Max Burns left a comment for Pat Rapp
"Hey Pat - good to meet you. I love what you're doing with CVWER, and would love to get involved any way I can. I'm mulling around possible ideas for a discussion/research submission at the moment. All the best!"
Aug 6, 2009
Max Burns left a comment for Frank Koolhaas
"Frank - great to meet you! I've read about your work with architecture in virtual worlds, and would be interested to get your thoughts on how Second Life and virtual worlds may be intertwining with real-world policy related to architecture.…"
Aug 6, 2009
Max Burns joined Dave Elchoness's group
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Law in Virtual Worlds

A discussion of legal issues and their relevance in virtual worlds.
Aug 6, 2009
Max Burns left a comment for Beth Offenbacker
"Nice to meet you, Beth! I'd love to chat with you about how your firm is using VW to advance education - I'm working on a story about it. Go Alexandria!"
Aug 6, 2009
Max Burns posted a discussion

Virtual Worlds and Public Policy

Greetings, I'm new to this wonderful resource.Over the next few weeks I will be researching an article for a foreign affairs and policy magazine on the interplay between virtual worlds and public policy. These worlds, if they were ever considered mere "games," certainly aren't such anymore: during Israel's 2008 war in Gaza, Palestinians and Arabs both in Gaza and worldwide gathered in Second Life to protest alleged war crimes committed by the Israeli army. Political campaigns have set up…See More
Aug 6, 2009
Max Burns is now a member of Association of Virtual Worlds
Aug 6, 2009

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Senior Legislative Associate, Liz Robbins Associates
Webmaster, Pixels and Policy
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http://www.pixelsandpolicy.com
Other Contact Information:
pixelpolicy@gmail.com
Preferred Virtual Worlds:
SecondLife
World of Warcraft
Ultima Online
Entropia

Max Burns's Blog

British Scientists Study Sex and Morals in Second Life

When you're at home and hungry for pizza, do you order online? Do you feel an intimate attachment to your Second Life avatar? Do you find yourself seeking inspiration in the real-world for your next virtual product? A group of British psychologists hopes to understand why virtual worlds are such a large part of our lives at a recently-announced conference.



Anyone who has spent time in Second Life takes notice of its fantasy elements. Perfectly staid and buttoned-down people turn into… Continue

Posted on September 16, 2009 at 4:44pm

New Website Studies Policy Implications of Virtual Worlds

Pixels and Policy (www.pixelsandpolicy.com), a new website and blog dedicated to the study of how virtual worlds impact real-world policy, politics, and culture, opened its virtual doors today.



Pixels and Policy, the brainchild of former U.S. Congressional Legislative Fellow and Asia Chronicle Staff Writer Max Burns, draws on Burns’ experience as a long-time researcher and user of virtual worlds and his academic and professional international relations experience.



The blog… Continue

Posted on August 26, 2009 at 10:19am

Comment Wall (2 comments)

At 9:43am on August 10, 2009, Beth Offenbacker said…
Hi Max, I'm glad to chat with you about your story; can you tell me more about it? Is it for a particular publication or website? Looking forward to hearing back. Best, Beth
At 6:35am on August 17, 2009, E.M.Kaye said…
Hello Max and a very warm welcome to you!

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