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Snowcrash Created the Metaverse

Alienating the Audience

CHAPTER

The Impact of Snow Crash and the Concept of the Metaverse

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the book Snow Crash by Neil Stevenson and its enduring impact. They analyze the concept of the metaverse, an immersive virtual reality experience, including its origins and comparisons to the internet. They also explore the libertarian aspects portrayed in the book and reflect on how their perception of the story has changed over time.

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