The term "metaverse" refers to a digital world in which people can interact and carry out their lives virtually. The idea of a metaverse has been around for decades, but it's just now become a hot topic—in part due to Mark Zuckerberg highlighting its potential. We'll learn about the pros and cons of a virtual-reality future, and how it can impact society.
Panelists:
Eric Chown, Sarah and James Bowdoin Professor of Digital and Computational Studies, Bowdoin College
Rebecca Herzig, historian, author; professor of gender and sexuality studies, Bates College; she teaches courses on science, technology, and society
VIP Callers:
Richard Corey, director, VEMI Lab; associate graduate faculty, School of Computing and Information Science at the University of Maine
Nimesha Ranasinghe, assistant professor of spatial computing, University of Maine
David Bass-Clark, director, Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Research and Development, Unity College
