Metaverse

METAVERSE

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Bibliography

INDEX

What is it?

History

How to get into it?

Diferences from internet

Involved brands

Gen Z

Pros

Cons

Key technologies

Conclusion

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Continuation

What is it?

A metaverse can be any 3D virtual space powered by technologies that allows people to interact with each other and in some cases, with nonhuman avatars.

History

This term was first used in a book written by Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash, published in 1992. It talks about a 3D virtual world that people could, in a certain way, inhabit.

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Inspired by Stephenson's book, the 2000s saw some attempts—the early forms of the metaverse—in games like Second Life in 2003, and Minecraft in 2011.

How to enter the metaverse?

Mobile phone

VR headsets

Laptop

Key technologies for the development of the metaverse

Virtual Reality & Augmented RealityBlockchain & NFTs Spatial Computing AI & Machine Learning 5G & Edge Computing Haptic Feedback & Sensory Technology 3D Scanning & Photogrammetry

Difference between the metaverse and the internet

The internet is an extension of the real world, whereas the metaverse is a virtual space parallel to our world.

Brands involved

Nike

Adidas

Vans

Gen Z

According to some research, Generation Z considers their digital life to be as important as their real life.

Pros

• Making unlikely or even impossible experiences possible;
• More interactions and social connections;
• More accurate representations of physical objects in the virtual world;
• Better collaboration and co-creation;
• More effective and efficient testing and training;
• New job opportunities.

Cons

• Limited participation for some people;
• High cost of equipment;
• Potential for bullying, harassment, and abuse;
• Additional privacy concerns and security issues;
• Addiction and dependency.

Conclusion

The metaverse is a gradual story that will evolve over the years, with multiple factors influencing how quickly the metaverse will mature, including the pace of consumer adoption, the rate of business investment, and government regulations.It is a path on which we still have much to discover, adding that the potential pros and cons of the metaverse will vary over time.

Bibliography

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/metaverse/484803/https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/tip/Metaverse-pros-and-cons-Top-benefits-and-challenges https://www.ccn.com/education/7-key-technologies-for-metaverse-development/ https://about.meta.com/ https://sandstorm.co/little-known-facts-about-the-metaverse/

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