Metanomics In the News

Professor Bloomfield gives his persons thoughts on the function, business model and entrepreneurial activities in Second Life:
“Robert Bloomfield on Second Life: The First Entrepreneurial Virtual World.”
04/07/08. National Post. Retrieved 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield's analysis and predictions for the banking crisis in Second Life:
“Sub-Prime Crisis in Second Life.”
2008-01-08. Terra Nova. Retrieved 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield's opinion on keeping the economy of Second Life as unfettered as possible:
“Second Chance for Second Life.”
2008-01. Technology Review. Retrieved 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield quoted on investor decision making in Second Life and its parallels to real life actions:
“Even in a Virtual World, ‘Stuff’ Matters.”
Boss, Shira. 2007-09-09. New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield quoted on the use of Second Life as a learning tool for economists:
“Theory Meets Practice Online.”
Di Meglio, Francesca. Business Week. 2007-07-24. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield mentioned concerning his opinion on disclosing trading data after the Second Life banking heist:
“Virtual Exchanges Get Real.”
Di Meglio, Francesca. Business Week. 2007-08-10. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield quoted and mentioned concerning anti-fraud measures taken by some Second Life residents after the collapse of Ginko:
“Bank Failure in Second Life Leads to Calls for Regulation.”
Gardiner, Bryan. 2007-08-15. Wired. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield quoted concerning real-money losses after the Ginko collapse:
“Jitters in Second Life as Bank Shuts Doors.”
Hutcheon, Stephen. 2007-08-10. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield quoted concerning the unregulated nature of Second Life banking and the promises of real wealth:
“Money Trouble in Second Life.”
Naone, Erica. 2008-08-08. Technology Review. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield interviewed on radio show about the real money involved in Second Life:
“The Economies of Virtual Worlds.”
Nnamdi, Kojo. 2007-09-25. WAMU Kojo Nnamdi Show. Retrieved 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield quoted concerning the lack of legal action taken after Ginko disappeared from the scene:
“Virtual Bank’s Second Life Scheme Raises Real Concerns.”
Semuels, Alana. 2008-01-22. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield quoted concerning the "real" nature of Second Life:
“Cheer Up, Ben: Your Economy Isn't As Bad as This One.”
Sidel, Robin. 2008-01-23. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved on 2008-06-05.

Professor Bloomfield interviewed on a radio show on the failure of Second Life banking:
“Second Life Players Face Real Financial Losses.”
Weekend Edition. 2008-02-09. National Public Radio. Retrieved 2008-06-05.