Virtual World Event on Philanthropy with the MacArthur Foundation06.22.07 | |
On June 22, MacArthur Foundation President Jonathan Fanton and Linden Lab CEO Philip Rosedale (a.k.a. Philip Linden) had a remarkable conversation about how virtual worlds could revolutionize philanthropy. 232 avatars congregated in an auditorium designed specifically for the event.
Former CPD Director Joshua Fouts reflected on the importance of this event on the MacArthur Foundation Web site. Click to read "Taking Second Life to the Next Level: From Monologue to Dialogue."
Event Transcripts:
Event Transcript.
MacArthur President Speech
Coverage of the Event
June 22 New York Times article, "Foundation With Real Money Ventures Into Virtual World."
June 22 Chronicle of Higher Education, "Philanthropists Take a Closer Look at Second Life"
June 22 MacArthur Foundation Announcement, "MacArthur to Explore the Role of Philanthropy in Virtual Worlds"
June 22 USC Announcement, "Can Virtual Worlds Help Society?"
June 22 USC Annenberg Press Release
June 14 USC Center on Public Diplomacy Announcement of the Event
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