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Sebastian Ritscher |
THE METAVERSE
And How it Will Revolutionize Everything
Based on the author's self-published "Metavers Primer" this book charts the emergence of the next internet: a persisten, 3D, virtual world that will revolutionize every industry from healthcare to payments, consumer products, entertainment, and more.
The term "Metaverse" is suddenly everywhere, from the front pages of national newspapers to commentary on the latest fashion trends to the speeches of tech CEOs including Sataya Nadella and Mark Zuckerberg - who revealed in October 2021 that Facebook was changing its name to Meta as it transitions to a focus on building the Metaverse.
But what, exactly, is the Metaverse? According to pioneering theorist and venture capitalist Matthew Ball, it is the successor to the mobile internet that has defined the last two decades. The Metaverse is a persistent, 3D, virtual world - a network of interconnected experiences and devices, tools and infrastructure, far beyond mere virtual reality. And it is poised to revolutionize every industry and function, from finance and healthcare to payments, consumer products, and even sex work. The internet will no longer be at arm's length; instead, it will surround us, with our lives, labor, and leisure taking place inside the Metaverse. Bringing clarity and authority to an exciting yet frequently misunderstood concept, The Metaverse predicts trillions of dollars in new value - and the radical reshaping of society.
Matthew Ball is the CEO of EpyllionCo and the former global head of strategy for Amazon Studios. He has written for the New York Times, the Economist, and Bloomberg, and his self-published essays on the Metaverse have been read millions of times. Ball divides his time between Toronto, New York City, and Miami.
But what, exactly, is the Metaverse? According to pioneering theorist and venture capitalist Matthew Ball, it is the successor to the mobile internet that has defined the last two decades. The Metaverse is a persistent, 3D, virtual world - a network of interconnected experiences and devices, tools and infrastructure, far beyond mere virtual reality. And it is poised to revolutionize every industry and function, from finance and healthcare to payments, consumer products, and even sex work. The internet will no longer be at arm's length; instead, it will surround us, with our lives, labor, and leisure taking place inside the Metaverse. Bringing clarity and authority to an exciting yet frequently misunderstood concept, The Metaverse predicts trillions of dollars in new value - and the radical reshaping of society.
Matthew Ball is the CEO of EpyllionCo and the former global head of strategy for Amazon Studios. He has written for the New York Times, the Economist, and Bloomberg, and his self-published essays on the Metaverse have been read millions of times. Ball divides his time between Toronto, New York City, and Miami.
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Published 2024-07-01 by Liveright |