When virtual property becomes real money

Back to this topic

When virtual property becomes real money · Proposed air date:

Dr. Dave and Evil Steve react to an early report of a software bot defeating game characters, taking virtual property and selling it for real money. The story leads them to realize that conduct committed entirely inside a game can create real value, victims and consequences outside it.

2:23 · Technology History

Source recording

This excerpt runs from 6:45.314 to 9:08.670 within its preserved source recording.

Proposed recording date: 2005-08-20. The exact broadcast date may differ.

The source recording may be one part of a show. Use the full show link above to hear its available preserved recordings. Missing parts and uncertain dates are labeled on that page.

Browse the full episode archive