Second Life has grown substantially over the past year and, since the summer, has been attracting the occasional celebrity participant. Most are just one-shot interviews, such as with former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner and Kurt Vonnegut — although Duran Duran claims to be building an island concert venue.
Last week, law and economics guru Judge Richard Posner joined the list, showing up to discuss his latest book, “Not a Suicide Pact: The Constitution in a Time of National Emergency” and other issues.
Wager James Au of New World Notes hosted the event, also has the transcript and many pictures from the event, including this bit I’d like to repurpose:
JRP: Is that a raccoon? Kear Nevzerov: I’m a “furry”. Not sure how I got this way. JRP: I think it’s Al Qaeda. KN: I’m really an IP lawyer from DC. Honest. JRP: I like your tail.
The overall discussion was worthwhile, but let’s admit it: When a public intellectual enters a 3-D virtual world, this is what we we’re rooting for.
P.S. In addition to being a blogger himself, Posner appeared on Instapundit’s podcast this summer, also to discuss the book.
I love Second Life!