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The Minimum Viable Metaverse
While less glamorous than virtual reality science fiction landscapes, we believe that constructing a definition of the metaverse that is grounded more fundamentally in social structure will allow us to more effectively map its implications and understand the transitional nature of our current moment: The phase of human society where digital express... See more
Koji • Spheres of Self: Performativity and Parasociality in the Metaverse
They want to build a world for you, an oasis you can escape to and live in, comprised of games, work, and of course, your social fabric. Facebook’s acquisition of Oculus VR was a clear evolution in this quest.