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Metaverse or Metacurse?

8 Pages Posted: 7 Apr 2022

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Usman W. Chohan

Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS); Critical Blockchain Research Initiative (CBRI); International Association of Hyperpolyglots (HYPIA); University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Date Written: February 19, 2022

Abstract

The notion of a 'metaverse' alludes to a network of 3D virtual realities, with an emphasis on social engagement mediated through virtual space and augmented reality. Powerful interests are advocating for the development of metaverse(s), but the relegation of the human to a collective dematerialized ether has been met with severe criticisms. The aim of this paper, then, is to examine the question of metaverse across a wider canvas.

Keywords: Meta, metaverse, virtual reality, AI, machine learning, facebook, zuckerberg, microsoft, matrix, anthropology, cryptocurrency, virtual economy

Suggested Citation

Chohan, Usman W., Metaverse or Metacurse? (February 19, 2022). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4038770 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4038770

Usman W. Chohan (Contact Author)

Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) ( email )

Islamabad
Pakistan

Critical Blockchain Research Initiative (CBRI) ( email )

International Association of Hyperpolyglots (HYPIA) ( email )

HYPIA
www.polyglotassociation.org
Montreal, Quebec
Canada

University of New South Wales (UNSW) ( email )

Kensington
High St
Sydney, NSW 2052
Australia

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