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The Metaverse

And How It Will Revolutionize Everything

Book • 2022

This book by Matthew Ball provides a definitive account of the Metaverse, a persistent and interconnected network of 3D virtual worlds that will serve as the gateway to most online experiences and underpin much of the physical world.

Ball explains the technologies necessary to build the Metaverse, addresses governance challenges, and predicts its impact on various industries and society.

He also discusses the role of Web3, blockchains, NFTs, and the enormous infrastructure investments required.

The book offers a clear and authoritative view on the future of the internet and its potential to revolutionize every aspect of life.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a source of information on the technical aspects of the metaverse.

Ep. 217: Slow Productivity Advice

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

while discussing the future of virtual screens and the metaverse.

Ep. 216: Deep Walking To Work Less

Mentioned by

Cory Doctorow

as the satirical cyberpunk novel from which Mark Zuckerberg stole the idea of the Metaverse.

Why Does It Feel Like Everything is Getting Worse? With Cory Doctorow

Mentioned by

Cory Doctorow

as a 25-year-old satirical cyberpunk novel from which Zuckerberg stole the idea for Meta.

Cory Doctorow DESTROYS Enshitification (E338)

Mentioned by Matthew Ball in the context of digital twins of real-world factories and virtual environments.

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius explains why EVs are still the future — but Apple's next-gen CarPlay isn't

Mentioned by

Nilay Patel

as a book that was previously titled "The Metaverse: How it Will Revolutionize Everything".

What happened to the metaverse?

Mentioned by

Nilay Patel

when introducing

Matthew Ball

as the guest of the podcast.

What happened to the metaverse?

Mentioned by

Scott Galloway

as the author of the updated book, "The Metaverse: Building the Spatial Internet"

Is It Time to Remember the Metaverse? — with Matthew Ball

Mentioned by

Nilay Patel

when discussing the metaverse and its definition.

Is the metaverse going to suck? A conversation with Matthew Ball

Mentioned by

Matthew Ball

as the title of his book.

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