S3 E49 Metaverse of a Time

Episode discussion topics <ul><li>What's going on so far? <ul><li>Games mostly. </li> <li>Connectedness and some sense of community. </li> <li>Why not university too? </li> </ul> </li> <li>Who’s out there right now? </li> <li>What about NFTs? <ul><li>Play to Earn (P2E) options yield in-game coins that can be redeemed for NFTs or other products from in-game stores. </li> <li>Property and skins can be purchased for coins or cash that are backed by NFTs. </li> <li>Some companies are selling their virtual property for the possibility of an NFT in the future. </li> <li>Make sure you know what you're getting for your USD. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Some truly revolutionary aspects of it: <ul><li>No safer way to explore the world of humans out there. </li> <li>No cheaper way to meet people from across the world. </li> <li>It also may be less taxing on the environment than traditional forms of travel. Assuming the cost of energy to run the game or associated blockchains isn't exorbitant. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Calls to Action: <ul><li>Perhaps watch or read Ready Player One. </li> <li>The easiest way to explore the wide world of the metaverse: <ul><li>PCs. </li> <li>Headsets. </li> <li>Sony is staying in a walled garden, not joining the metaverse. </li> <li>Oculus Quest 2 is the latest Facebook offering. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Consider this: <ul><li>Think about how you would want to use the metaverse or see it used. What experiences do you imagine? </li> <li>Pressure and haptic sensor feedback systems are coming online to make it all feel more real. </li> <li>Watch this short clip from PBS Newshour on <a href='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-sensors-rewiring-nerves-could-help-prosthetics-feel-and-function-like-real-limbs'>sensors and rewiring nerves</a> to stir your creative juices. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Stay subscribed to Citizens Prerogative and tuned in for future episodes. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0in;font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;">Your hosts: Michael V. P