Basics of the Metaverse
What technologies does the metaverse combine?
Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and advanced technology.
What will replace video calls in the metaverse?
Meetings in virtual cafés with avatars interacting.
Where will students be able to attend in the metaverse?
Virtual classes in environments designed like real classrooms or historical locations.
What concerns are mentioned about the metaverse?
Privacy, security, and addiction.
What new jobs are mentioned in the metaverse?
Digital architects and virtual fashion designers
What does the metaverse mean?
A shared, immersive digital space.
What can avatars do in a virtual café?
Sit, talk, and interact as if they were physically there.
What example is given of an immersive class in the metaverse?
Studying ancient Rome while "walking" through the Colosseum.
What could be affected by spending more time in virtual environments?
Mental health and relationships in the real world.
What can people sell in the metaverse?
Virtual items and services
Which companies are investing in the metaverse?
Meta (formerly Facebook) and Microsoft.
What is the primary purpose of the metaverse in social terms?
To allow people to socialize and work in a shared digital space.
How will the metaverse affect learning?
By making it more interactive, dynamic, and engaging
What must tech companies do before fully integrating the metaverse?
Address issues of privacy, security, and addiction.
What event could generate income in the metaverse?
Hosting events or selling virtual services.
What once fictional activity is now close to becoming a reality thanks to the metaverse?
Attending school, working, shopping, or traveling from home.
What new ways of connecting does the metaverse propose?
Immersive and interactive ways that blend the digital and physical worlds.
What tool is mentioned for exploring space in the metaverse?
A virtual spaceship.
What question does the reading raise about the metaverse?
How will it affect human relationships and mental health?
What questions arise about the metaverse economy?
Issues of inequality and accessibility.
How is the metaverse described in the reading?
An innovative way to experience the digital world.
How might the metaverse change our daily interactions
By transforming how we socialize, work, and live.
What advantage will education in the metaverse offer students?
More dynamic and engaging learning experiences worldwide.
What does responsibility in developing the metaverse imply?
Managing its development to ensure a positive impact on future generations
What economic opportunity does the metaverse present?
Earning money through the digital economy.