Something Different
In 2022, everyone is talking about the metaverse. There's been a whole ton of hype. But what does the emergence of these worlds mean for our shared future? And what opportunities does it present? In this fast-paced talk, leading trend watcher David Mattin takes you on a tour of the virtual and simulated worlds to come. The powerful truth at the heart of this message? As we step into these virtual worlds, we're still the same old humans with the same fundamental human needs. The metaverse will supercharge the eternal human quests for connection, status, and meaning, and more – and that means big opportunities for those facilitate those quests.
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David MattinAuthor, trendwatcher, philosopher | New World Same Humans David Mattin is the founder of New Worlds Same Humans, a newsletter on trends, technology, and society that goes to 20,000 subscribers each week. |