The Metaverse is a virtual reality interface that could redefine global understanding of the Internet and digital technology. There have been multiple showcases of how the Metaverse is being developed throughout 2022, with audiences hoping to see more from the project in the coming years.
The shift in development is being pioneered by Mark Zuckerberg, who has envisioned this alternative future. Many people are still skeptical about the Metaverse and what it can actually contribute to society, but these Redditors are incredibly excited about these particular features and uses.
VR Gaming
Virtual Reality gaming has become an industry unto itself, with audiences flocking to try out the new technology. While there is a long way to go to make the experience truly immersive, the Metaverse will surely help to develop that concept further for gamers.
Hakkinio said, "Not all metaverse projects wants to simulate the real world. A lot of them are just games that are nowhere near realistic. I agree with you however. I would like to play better VR games, that would be awesome." The idea that the Metaverse could bring in a new layer of immersion to VR games is an exciting one that many are looking forward to.
Second Life
The Metaverse will open up new opportunities for people who want to completely shift how they live. Much like in the book and film Ready Player One, the immersive nature of the Metaverse could, in theory, go far beyond the likes of the Oculus Rift in allowing users to live out a new existence.
hitstuff touches on this further, saying, "Second Life. This is not a new concept, but until it's like a holodeck/walking hologram ala Star Trek, I don't think the masses will be into it as much as some are speculating." Even if it ends up being a fairly niche use that may not be fully developed for quite some time, it's still an exciting process for immersive experiences.
Data Stability
Big plans for the Metaverse could see it used in a similar functionality to the internet in general, safely storing someone's data and allowing them to interact with it almost in a physical way. The web of options that could be crafted might be game-changing, from online banking to tracking credit scores.
tells says, "it's a universal wallet + identity package that you use as your internet facade that you can plug into apps to verify ownership and identity. it allows for cross-functional collaboration between apps and users while maintaining all control over one's data and property." It's an exciting development in the data industry that could become a security hazard but should hopefully reconfigure basic infrastructure.
Accessibility Functionality
The Metaverse could present new opportunities for people with limited physical movement capabilities. It will make many basic things far easier and could even be used to make events more accessible.
One user said, "As a disabled man, I want this badly. I want to participate in life, without the function and ability to." It's such a vital point to touch on, with the Metaverse potentially promising further ways to open new experiences with enhanced accessibility options that the real world can't or doesn't accommodate.
Work Meetings
The Metaverse is going to become an extension of social media sites like Facebook, which have helped to master the digital calling and communication technologies of the modern age. Zoom, in particular, has redefined how people work, with it becoming far easier to be anywhere in the world when doing a skilled job.
While there are concerns that using the Metaverse could act as a further point of isolation, a user also mentions that "I want the ability to meet my team anywhere in the world on a more humanistic level, and create productive working relationships that way." It's a feature that many in the corporate landscape will likely welcome.
Increased Use Of AR
Augmented Reality, or AR, is a newer technology that allows the digital world to interact with the real one. It can be used for a variety of purposes, placing digital images on real elements for gaming, interior design, and a whole host of other reasons. The Metaverse might be able to push that forward.
georgelearnscrypto says, "I see it as AR more than VR. Imagine adding ambiance/decorations to a restaurant through AR glasses. The physical world would still be present, but you are augmenting what’s already there with things that are only possibly virtually." That could have ramifications for so many industries that want to take advantage of this concept, particularly in the entertainment sector.
Virtual Spaces
Virtual spaces are another aspect of the Metaverse that users are intrigued by. There are multiple uses for these spaces, whether they will be used as an office for people to meet and work in or perhaps, as is most likely the case, a digital shopping experience.
brainzorz dived into this in further detail, saying, "So the idea is that there should exist virtual shopping malls that you can try this and walk around in your avatar... like renting out virtual space for virtual offices, since many companies went remote," The current way people shop and interact might be changed by this alternative world.
Exploring Environments
There is another level to the concept of a virtual space. There is a chance to create fictional worlds for people to explore, perhaps based on popular culture or completely invented from someone's imagination. There is definitely a fun notion to exploring these new lands.
Rio_Kaz_267 said, "I can imagine someone wanting to spend time in a world that looks like it's made of candy or something." The options would be endless when it came to crafting detailed environments that were designed to thrill and entertain. It would have immense value as both an entertainment and educational tool.
Website Revolution
Digital spaces are being seen as areas that might be used for working, shopping, VR gaming, or crafting imaginative fantasy landscapes to explore. But, they can also be utilized to revolutionize the traditional website experience. In theory, visiting a browser will be far different in the Metaverse.
2Punx2Furious noted that "Ideally, anyone would be able to make their own environment, like anyone can make their own web page, and you would be able to visit it, and do things in there, just like a website." From small business owners to bloggers and massive corporations, everyone could benefit from the concept.
Customization And Individuality
Why do people change the wallpapers on their phones? So that they can create a sense of identity within their devices. Human behavior is about creating things that the individual can relate to and that represent them on some level. The Metaverse will take that notion of customization to another stratosphere.
mahdi036 said that "we’re literally talking about a space where you, as a simple individual, can be creating your own relaxing spot, and changing the theme and the nature as simply as you change your wallpaper." The way in which someone uses the Metaverse is completely up to them, with the features hopefully not limiting the imagination.