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Margaret Wertheim: How do Coral Reefs Teach us About Curved Space? How are the Multiverse and AI Connected? | Urgent Futures #18

Urgent Futures with Jesse Damiani

CHAPTER

Utopian Dreams and Digital Realities

This chapter explores the evolution of the concepts 'cyberspace' and 'metaverse' as articulated by sci-fi writers, examining their importance in shaping our understanding of online interactions. It critiques the utopian visions of the 1990s regarding technology's potential, particularly in relation to web 2.0 and web 3.0, and discusses the widening inequality in access to technological resources and AI innovations. By reflecting on historical perspectives and current challenges, the chapter urges caution in the blind faith placed in technological advancements and their societal implications.

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