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The Future of You
How Virtual Worlds Shape our Real Identities with Richard Bartle & David Birch #1
Feb 23, 2022
Richard Bartle, Co-Creator of MUD, and David Birch, FinTech expert, explore virtual identities, tokenization, the interplay between digital and physical worlds, and the difference between credentials and biometric identification in this captivating episode. They discuss how characters in virtual worlds differ from our real-world identity, the gamification of personalities on different platforms, and the potential impact of biometrics on identification. This thought-provoking conversation also touches on the exploration of gender in virtual worlds and the liberating and constraining aspects of gaming on individual identity.
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- Virtual worlds can shape and influence our real-world identity by blurring the boundaries between our in-game characters and ourselves.
- Tokenization in the metaverse offers potential economic benefits and lower costs compared to traditional financial systems, but raises questions about privacy and government regulations.
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The Evolution of Identity in Virtual Worlds
In this podcast episode, Richard Bartle, an expert in game research and design, and David Birch, a thought leader in digital identity and digital money, discuss the evolution of identity in virtual worlds. Bartle explains that players start viewing their in-game character as their representative, but as they become more immersed in the game world, their character becomes an aspect of themselves. Birch adds that experimenting with different identities is a common phenomenon in virtual worlds, and it can provide a safe space for exploration. The conversation also touches on the potential economic aspects of the metaverse and the concept of tokenizing oneself. The guests emphasize the importance of distinguishing between verifiable credentials and identity, suggesting that focusing on credentials and reputation can lead to a more meaningful understanding of identity in virtual spaces.
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