Web 2.0 And Virtual Worlds Oo

This document discusses the growth of virtual worlds like Second Life and their potential applications. It notes that Second Life has over 3.6 million user accounts and millions of dollars changing hands in its economy each month. The document outlines how various companies like IBM, Circuit City, and Sears are using virtual worlds for marketing, conferences, education and more. It speculates that virtual worlds could also be used for media/entertainment, modeling, research, and community events.