TED Talks Daily Can the metaverse bring us closer to wildlife? | Gautam Shah
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Dec 13, 2022 
Gautam Shah, a conservationist and TED Fellow, delves into the groundbreaking potential of the metaverse to transform human-animal relationships. He imagines individual identities for wildlife, like Fio the orangutan and Mweituria the elephant, which could help us connect emotionally with these creatures. Through immersive technology, Shah believes we can track their lives in profound ways, fostering empathy and inspiring conservation efforts. Explore how these digital bonds might reshape our connection to the natural world.
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Digital Identities for Wildlife
- Wild animal data could create unique digital identities, recognizable by humans.
- This could foster empathy and relationships, crucial for conservation.
Wildlife in the Metaverse
- Bring these digital animal identities into virtual spaces like the metaverse.
- This creates immersive engagement and fosters connections with wildlife.
Existing Platforms, New Possibilities
- Microsoft Flight Simulator includes two trillion trees and could include wildlife.
- Adidas included tracked animals in its fitness app; Fortnite held a virtual concert.