Metaversed : see beyond the hype / Luis Bravo Martins, Samantha G Wolfe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martins, Luis Bravo, author.

Wolfe, Samantha G, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Metaverse.

Shared virtual environments.

Mixed reality.

Augmented reality.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (355 pages)

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, [2023]

Summary:

Understand the coming metaverse--and discover how to look past the hype and harness the future of technology. Metaversed is an insightful discussion and analysis of the next, rapidly approaching technological revolution. The authors deliver a compelling new exploration of how the metaverse and emerging technologies combine to define our collective future. In addition to identifying the business opportunities, the book pulls back the curtain on major safety and privacy issues that will arise and the expected shifts in both our private and social spheres. In the book, you'll understand: How multiple industries will be changed and challenged in a 3D spatial world and how to navigate the future crypto-ladden business landscape; Legal and policy considerations necessary to build and maintain safe, shared digital spaces The economic and social impacts, including the potential for our digital lives to outlive our physical selves Actionable insights, so you can make the most out of the next digital revolution Metaversed is a can't-miss presentation of the most significant market opportunities and societal challenges posed by the metaverse. It also will empower readers to take positive action that avoids the same online mistakes that happened on social media and create more responsible tech usage habits in our personal and professional lives.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

About the Authors

Contents

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Part 1 Get Ready

Chapter 1 Predictions

Size Matters

The Debate

Working Definition

Forecasts and Theories

Trends

Characteristics

Plan Ahead

Notes

Part 2 Understanding

Chapter 2 Technologies

Web3

The Spatial Web

5G, IoT, and Edge Computing

Digital Twins

Cloud Computing

Headsets and Glasses

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Blockchain

Woven Together

Chapter 3 The Race Has Begun

Pioneers in Virtual Space

Labyrinth

Second Life

Gaming-Verse

Roblox

Minecraft

Fortnite

Online Worlds for Sale

Infrastructure

Interface

Big Tech and 3D Content

Applications and Experiences

Conclusion

Chapter 4 New Rules

Governments

Cryptocurrencies

Public Standards Organizations

Creators and Communities

Disruptors and Academia

Deep Tech Start-Ups

Universities

Part 3 Opportunities

Chapter 5 A Great Reset

Personal Impact

Interpersonal Impact

SDGs and the Metaverse

Chapter 6 Doing Business in the Metaverse

Persistent Wallets

Are You Tokenized?

Business Models

Hybrid Experience Economy

New Jobs in the Metaverse

Chapter 7 Digitalizing Humans

Definitions

Facts

Creation

Embodiment, Presence, and Identity

The Real Influence of Virtual Influencers

Industry Applications

The Issues

Chapter 8 Metaversed Markets

Art and Performance

Advertising, PR, Marketing

Retail

Gaming

Entertainment

Production

Sports and Fitness

Automotive, Aviation, and Aerospace

Military

Healthcare

Hospitality and Tourism

Architecture and Real Estate

Manufacturing

Training and Education.

New Opportunities

Part 4 Challenges

Chapter 9 Understanding Reality

Seeking New Frontiers

Post-Truths in the Metaverse

Assumptions

A Protocol and an Engine

Governance and Access

Chapter 10 Privacy and Safety in the Metaverse

Data Issues

Your Internet of Things

Security

Social and Emotional

Harassment

Digital Cloning

Hacking

Society

Children's Safety

Safety Controls

Chapter 11 New Rights and Regulations

Crypto Scams

New Medium and Platform Risks

Metaverse Dark Web

Challenges and Risks

Trust Across Worlds

Assess

Inform

Manage

Prevent

New Rules for New Ways

Chapter 12 The New Humanity

The Impact of Data

Reality, Digital, Technology

IoT (Internet of Things)

Wearables

Robotics

Self-Driving Cars

Exoskeletons

It's All Connected

Where's the Line?

Singularity

Post-Humanism

We Don't Know . . . Yet

Part 5 Preparation

Chapter 13 Building the Metaverse

Start Your Immersion

Play Video Games

Try Virtual Reality

Get Social in VR

Try Haptics

Try Augmented Reality

And, Yes, Crypto

Ubiquitous AR Cloud

Avatars and Digital Beings

Ethics, Trust, and Risks

Prepare

First Steps in Each Market

Entertainment and Music

News

Events

Casinos

Adult Entertainment

Travel and Tourism

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and Real Estate

Transportation

Health

Education

Governments' Immediate Challenges

Chapter 14 A Toolbox for the Metaverse

Predictions

Technologies

Web3 and Blockchain

Spatial Web

Digital Twins.

Cloud Computing

XR

The Race Has Begun

New Rules

A Great Reset

Doing Business in the Metaverse

Digitalizing Humans

Metaverse Markets

Interoperability

Privacy and Safety

Rights and Regulations

New Humanity

Building the Metaverse

Next Steps

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Wolfe, Samantha G. Metaversed

ISBN:

9781119888598

111988859X

OCLC:

1356143551