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The Vergecast

Interview: Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook’s metaverse

Jul 22, 2021
In a fascinating conversation, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, shares his ambitious vision for the metaverse, an immersive embodiment of the internet. Interviewed by Casey Newton, they tackle the challenges of governing this new digital frontier and the pressing issue of misinformation, especially in the context of COVID-19. Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and economic opportunities for creators in this evolving landscape, while also discussing the need for public spaces to foster healthy virtual communities.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Metaverse will be a hybrid environment accessible on various platforms, enabling new forms of social interaction and work opportunities.
  • Facebook strives to balance content moderation with promoting authoritative information, tackling misinformation, and fostering collaboration for governance in the Metaverse.

Deep dives

Vision of the Metaverse and Facebook's Role

Mark Zuckerberg discusses his vision of the Metaverse as an embodied internet where users can experience a sense of presence while interacting with others. He emphasizes that the Metaverse is not limited to virtual reality and will extend across various computing platforms like VR, PC, mobile devices, and game consoles. Facebook aims to contribute to building the Metaverse in collaboration with other companies to create a hybrid environment combining social platforms with embodied experiences.

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