The Metaverse and the New Frontiers of Human Experience<\/p>\n
As Herman Narula shows, the metaverse is the latest manifestation of an ancient human tendency: the act of worldbuilding.<\/p>\n
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Auteur: Herman Narula<\/p>\n
Taal: Engels<\/p>\n
Bindwijze: gebonden<\/p>\n
Rubriek: Economie<\/p>\n
Leverbaarheid: Direct leverbaar<\/p>\n
Uitgever: The Crown Publishing Group<\/p>\n
Verschijningsdatum: 2022-10-14T00:00:00+02:00<\/p>\n
Trefwoord:
\nMetaverse
\nvirtuele samenleving<\/p>\n
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‘A fascinating, provocative case that the metaverse will not merely transform our virtual experience\u2014it may actually enrich the quality of our lives’ (Adam Grant) – from the visionary co-founder of one of today\u2019s most innovative technology companies
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\n‘Mind-expanding . . . This important book offers a highly persuasive argument that a new kind of virtual world, the metaverse, marks a profound new stage in this long human quest for fulfillment through creation.’ – Chris Anderson, Head of TED
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\nThe concept of \u201cthe metaverse\u201d has exploded in the public consciousness, but its contours remain elusive. Is it merely an immersive virtual reality playground, one that Facebook and other platforms will angle to control? Is it simply the next generation of massive multiplayer online games? Or is it something more revolutionary?
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\nAs Herman Narula shows, the metaverse is the latest manifestation of an ancient human tendency: the act of worldbuilding. From the Egyptians, whose conception of death inspired them to build the pyramids, to modern-day sports fans, whose passion for a game inspires extreme behavior, humans have long sought to supplement their day-to-day lives with a rich diversity of alternative experiences.
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\nRooting his vision in history and psychology, Narula argues that humans\u2019 intrinsic need for autonomy, accomplishment, and connection can best be met in virtual ‘worlds of ideas,’ where users have the chance to create and exchange meaning and value.
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\nThe metaverse is both the growing set of fulfilling digital experiences\u2014ranging from advanced gaming to concerts and other entertainment events and even to virtual employment\u2014and the empowering framework that allows these spaces to become \u201cnetworks of useful meaning.\u201d
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\nBloomberg Intelligence recently predicted that the metaverse will become an $800 billon industry by 2024. But its implications, argues Narula, are far more awe-inspiring than as a spigot of cash. The arrival of the metaverse marks the beginning of a new age of exploration\u2014not outward, but inward\u2014with the potential to reshape society and open the door to a new understanding of the human species and its capabilities.
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\nRigorously researched and passionately argued, Virtual Society will be a provocative and essential guide for anyone who wants to go beyond superficial headlines to understand the true contours and potential of our virtual future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3387,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[29],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3386","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-economie","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"product-type-external"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3386"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3386"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3386"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/koeky.nl\/boeken\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}