A definitive guide to the metaverse: why it's important why it matters to society and how to
create a metaverse that works for all of us--------------- 'Brimming with big and convincing
arguments about where human life is heading' Arianna Huffington--------------- The metaverse is
a vision of how the next generation of the internet will operate. Many people believe it is the
future. But what will that future look like? An immersive digital playground? The next
generation of online gaming? Or just the latest manifestation of our human tendency to create
other realities? Herman Narula argues that it is all of these things and more. His vision of
the metaverse deeply rooted in history and psychology looks to the Egyptians whose concept
of death inspired them to build the pyramids to modern-day sports fans whose fantasy leagues
are as competitive as the real thing and finds that humanity has always sought ways to
supplement our day-to-day lives with a rich diversity of alterative immersive experiences.
Virtual Society reveals why the metaverse offers a new universe of ideas that gives everyone
the chance to create explore and find meaning. It's an essential guide for anyone who wants to
understand the true shape of our virtual future. --------------- Reader reviews 'This book
unlocked my understanding of the Metaverse in a completely new refreshing way. This is a must
read book which needs to be introduced in every school curriculum globally for our upcoming
metaversial society and fulfilment economy.' ***** 'I've been trying to follow what tech
professionals and commentators mean when talking about the metaverse over the last two years.
Herman's description of what the metaverse may become however is by the far the most
compelling. What makes it compelling is the fact that it is routed in human history. The
metaverse is not a new concept and you don't need a degree from Cambridge to understand it.'
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