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Getting everything, losing everything | Anders Sandberg, Massimo Pigliucci, Mazviita Chirimuuta

Philosophy For Our Times

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Exploring the Nature of Risk in the Metaverse

"Can we harness the metaverse's potential or is it a trap that threatens real life?" The concern about being consumed by virtual reality has been around for centuries, with Rousseau comparing it to French theatre. The fear is that we'll be absorbed into an ideal world and lose touch with reality.

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