

#1 WTF is Metaverse? Unedited with Nikhil Kamath ft. Tanmay Bhat, Umang Bedi & Aprameya Radhakrishna
Mar 14, 2023
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Metaverse Exists in 2D Today
- The metaverse concept already exists as immersive online universes like Instagram or Twitter, but in two dimensions.
- Increasing immersion and 3D experiences on phones and apps makes it more 'meta'.
Metaverse Digitizes Human Senses
- The metaverse extends digitization of human senses into immersive 3D and haptics, simulating sight, sound, and touch.
- Smell and taste remain the senses hardest to digitize for a full metaverse experience.
Sports Could Drive Metaverse Adoption
- Sports viewing in metaverse could be the killer app that drives mass adoption by simulating stadium experiences at home.
- Engaging millions simultaneously offers a tribal, communal experience unmatched by traditional broadcasts.