27. Virtual Humans

The metaverse seems to be the future of digital human interaction. Markets are trending toward virtual spaces, and, one way or another, we’re all going to have to make the dive. In this episode, our host, global foresight leader Lianne Kwan meets with three experts to delve into a hot topic in the digital space: the metaverse. In this high-powered Q&A, we have the CEO of Naver Z USA (Zepeto) Jungsuk Jay Lee, Managing Director Caroline So of Elmwood China, and the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Christopher Travers of the Offbeat Media Group. This discussion will answer a plethora of questions about the future of human interaction and the Metaverse: What is it? How do we engage in it? What drives trends within these environments, and what’s at stake for society if they go wrong? On top of that, they’ll also be giving their insights into the nature of identity in digital interactions.  The future is online, and staying on top of the happenings in online spaces is vital to a sustainable future. ––– https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianne-kwan-b81b596a/ (Read more from Lianne on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jungsuk-jay-lee-a2a9011b/ (Read more from Jay on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-so/ (Read more from Caroline on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctrav/ (Read more from Christopher on LinkedIn) ——— All views are those of the podcast hosts and guests only and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employer(s).