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Terrence Timmons
Terrence Timmons
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Prepare for a journey through time and technology that will change your understanding of reality itself! In 'The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything', Matthew Ball, an esteemed expert in the digital media world, takes us on a riveting exploration of the Metaverse. The book's task is monumental, diving deep into the history of personal computers, the internet, mobile phones, networks, cable infrastructure, streaming, games, and even virtual and augmented reality, revealing how they all converge into the concept of the Metaverse.
The Metaverse, as defined by Ball, is a 'massively scaled and interoperable network of real-time rendered 3D virtual worlds that can be experienced synchronously and persistently by an effectively unlimited number of users with an individual sense of presence, and with continuity of data, such as identity, history, entitlements, objects, communications, and payments'.
The book is structured into three parts: What is the Metaverse, Building the Metaverse, and How The Metaverse will Revolutionize Everything, thoroughly unpacking the intricacies of each segment. Ball contends that the Metaverse will not primarily depend on VR but will be browser-based and accessible through devices we already use like smartphones, game consoles, and PCs.
Ball cautions readers about the hype around the Metaverse and advises that it will take time to figure out exactly what companies should build in the Metaverse1. The book is densely packed with insights, history, and stories, serving as a must-read for those in digital media. It challenges its readers to understand the complexity of the Metaverse, making it a rewarding, yet demanding read.
Non-Fiction
Technology
Digital Media
Future Studies
Evolution of Technology: The book focuses on how technology has evolved over the years, starting from the advent of personal computers, the internet, mobile phones, networks, and cable infrastructure to the era of streaming, gaming, and virtual/augmented reality. The book places significant emphasis on the historical context of these technological shifts.
The Concept of the Metaverse: As the title suggests, the concept and understanding of the Metaverse is a central theme in the book. The Metaverse, as defined by Ball, is a “massively scaled and interoperable network of real-time rendered 3D virtual worlds that can be experienced synchronously and persistently by an effectively unlimited number of users with an individual sense of presence, and with continuity of data, such as identity, history, entitlements, objects, communications, and payments.”
Interoperability and Accessibility: The Metaverse, according to Ball, does not strictly require immersive virtual reality or VR headsets. It will be browser-based and accessible through devices we already use, like smartphones, game consoles, and PCs. This suggests a theme around the importance of interoperability and accessibility in the future of technology.
Impact on Society and Business: The book delves into how the Metaverse will revolutionize various aspects of society and business, highlighting the significant changes we can expect in these areas as the Metaverse becomes more developed and integrated into our daily lives.
Date Published: July 19, 2022
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