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"Snow Crashing Into The Metaverse" from Imaginary Worlds
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Navigating the Metaverse: Ethics and Inequality
This chapter explores the critical themes in Neal Stephenson's 'Snow Crash', focusing on the impacts of unregulated technology and societal disparities highlighted through digital avatars. It addresses ethical concerns surrounding the metaverse, including privacy issues tied to personal data collection and the allure of virtual spaces as potential escapes from real-world problems. The discussion also contextualizes these themes by drawing parallels with historical entertainment venues and examining the challenges in creating immersive virtual experiences.
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