Herman Narula

Virtual Society (eBook, ePUB)

The Metaverse and the New Frontiers of Human Experience

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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

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'Brimming with big and convincing arguments about where human life is heading' Arianna Huffington

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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.

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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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780241616611
• Artikelnr.: 64119304

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Herman Narula

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I ve long been fascinated by how technology can be used to augment the human experience. Herman Narula s brilliant book shows how the nascent metaverse has the potential to do that in ways we re just beginning to appreciate. He makes a case that virtual worlds are the latest manifestation of an ancient human drive to enrich our day-to-day lives. This is an important book brimming with big and convincing arguments about where human life is heading. Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive

A fascinating, provocative case that the metaverse will not merely transform our virtual experiences it may actually enrich the quality of our lives. If the best way to predict the future is to build it, Herman Narula is holding quite the crystal ball. In this book, he gives you a look inside and establishes himself as a thought leader on the future of humanity and technology. Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

Too often, technologists propose a grand vision of the future without much considering the past. I am delighted to see that this is not the case with Herman Narula. His highly impressive book Virtual Society weaves together perspectives of human history and psychology, placing new developments in digital technology within them. The course he charts for the metaverse is one to be taken seriously. Prof. Dr. Jürgen Renn, director, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science

The evolution of the internet into a metaverse of virtual worlds marks a profound shift in our society. Herman Narula s brilliant new book lays out the most intellectually rigorous case for why this is happening, arguing that what we call the metaverse is the latest manifestation of an ancient human drive to build worlds of meaning that complement our physical surroundings. This mind-expanding, vitally important book blows through superficial takes, showing us where we might be heading. Marc Andreessen, co-founder and general partner, Andreessen Horowitz