Metaverse

 What is a metaverse?

A metaverse is a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on a social connection (Wikipedia).

The metaverse is “an integrated network of 3D virtual worlds.” These worlds are accessed through a virtual reality headset — users navigate the metaverse using their eye movements, feedback controllers, or voice commands.

A metaverse is also a combination between the real world and the virtual world.

There are two ways to talk about the Metaverse: a metaverse and the Metaverse

= Once you put on the headset, you’re not separated from the world around you,

Collocations of the Metaverse

- A metaverse company e.g. Meta

Use Cases

- Musicians and entertainment labels are experimenting with hosting concerts in the metaverse. 

= The sports industry is following suit, with top franchises like Manchester City building virtual stadiums so fans can watch games and, presumably, purchase virtual merchandise.

- Perhaps the farthest-reaching opportunities for the metaverse will be in online learning.

Questions about the Metaverse

- While VR is considered a key ingredient of the metaverse recipe, entrance to the metaverse is not (and should not) be limited to having a VR headset.