Understanding the Metaverse
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
978-1-119-91180-7 (ISBN)
In Understanding the Metaverse: A Business and Ethical Guide, expert product and customer experience strategist Nick Rosa delivers a timely exploration of what is bound to be one of the most important technologies of our time. The author explains the technology that underpins the metaverse as it exists today and that will form the basis for its rapid evolution in the future. He also describes the commercial, ethical, and sociological implications of this technology, showing you the threats and opportunities that individuals and businesses are likely to encounter as they approach the metaverse for the first time.
In the book, you'll discover:
How the technology is shaping the human evolution and society
How game mechanics and experience design are key to unlock the full potential of the Metaverse unlocking a new frontier for social interaction
How Blockchain, digital currencies, and tokenomics are opening a new financial landscape for brands, creators and communities
How Artificial intelligence and deep learning will shape the way businesses will conduct commerce in the Metaverse
The ethical implications of designing highly emotionally impactful immersive experiences
The potential dangers derived by the misuse of biometric and personal data to exploit consumer behaviour and for mass manipulation
A thoroughly insightful discussion of a fascinating intersection of technology and humanity, Understanding the Metaverse belongs on the bookshelves of business leaders, technology enthusiasts, marketers, entrepreneurs, and anyone else with an interest in the next frontier of human achievement.
NICK ROSA is the Metaverse Strategy Lead for Europe at Accenture. He is a product strategist, experience designer, and digital transformation expert. He’s also one of the directors at the Academy of International Extended Reality.
Acknowledgments and Dedication ix
Foreword xi
Introduction xv
1 Technology and Human Evolution 1
2 Digital Primitives and Emergence -- A Case for Digital Selection 23
3 From Dystopia to Utopia -- Enter the Metaverse 39
4 From Gaming to Metaverse -- How Game Mechanics and Technology are Going to Change the World 57
5 An Unhackable and Decentralised Revolution -- Enter Blockchain and Crypto 79
6 A Brave New World 103
7 Sociology of the Metaverse 127
8 Suggestions for a Strategic Approach to the Metaverse for Businesses 153
9 The Key Role of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning for the Metaverse 177
Closing Thoughts 191
About the Author 201
Index 203
| Erscheinungsdatum | 28.10.2022 |
|---|---|
| Vorwort | Tom Furness |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 158 x 238 mm |
| Gewicht | 680 g |
| Themenwelt | Technik |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-91180-X / 111991180X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-91180-7 / 9781119911807 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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