The Metaverse Is Already Here, And It’s Here to Stay

The Metaverse is here. It’s been around for a little while, actually. But is it a good thing? Facebook is among the first companies to push for its existence and hopes that it will continue to draw younger generations of users. Every technology has its downsides.

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The news is a consistent source of entertainment, knowledge and discovery that never ceases to exist and always comes out with more and more material each day. Because it plays such a vital part in our lives and is so important to keep up with, it is without a doubt a piece of your everyday routine that can’t go ignored.

Whether it is to understand the ramifications of recent legislation passed, to hear about recent events and grasp the potential consequences to your country, or simply hear about what is happening in other countries in order to compare them to what’s happening in yours, the news is certainly a staple in our lives and the most consistent way to get information.

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Mark Zuckerberg changed Facebook to Meta, as users of WhatsApp or Instagram will have noticed, asserting that the metaverse is not only the company’s next chapter, but “the next chapter for the internet.”
The word and concept aren’t new. The term itself was coined in the 1992 science-fiction book Snow Crash, in which people use avatars to explore an online world. A number of small metaverses have since developed, where people meet, play games and even watch live shows.
The metaverse is a place where people can do real life things — like work out, meet with colleagues, or take a class — but all online and in virtual reality. Anyone can strap on a virtual reality headset in their living room and enter an alternate online universe.
Who should own the metaverse? There are many questions about what role the company should play in building the metaverse. Meta’s vice president of metaverse is adamant that the company doesn’t want to dictate what’s created within, but others are not so sure. Instead, the vision is that Meta provides the backbone for the metaverse in which everyone is invited to come, play, build and experiment.
Do people really want the future to be the metaverse? Facebook is fretting about becoming moot as users age. So staying on top of the next big technology trend, like the metaverse, to attract younger people may be key to Meta’s survival. Zuckerberg sees big things ahead for both the metaverse and his company.