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It has been said that the metaverse, which is a digital replica of planet Earth where users can interact with one another in real-time and share information, will be the next big thing in technology. You might be wondering what this means? Where did the term metaverse come from? Why is it important? Then what do we mean when we say that it’s the next big thing in technology?
The concept of the metaverse is nothing new. Many science fiction books have already described a digital replica of planet Earth in which people can interact with one another and the planet itself in real-time through the use of virtual reality glasses and headsets. However, with the invention of augmented reality in 2010, which was followed by advances in 3-D mapping, motion capture cameras, artificial intelligence routines, and voice recognition software, the idea of a completely virtual world available to daily users for work or leisure purposes did not seem as far fetched.
The metaverse is a digital replica of planet Earth where people are able to interact in real-time. This virtual space is accessible via the use of an avatar and navigated using natural language commands. Just like in the real world, users will be able to interact with one another and share information. The term metaverse was first coined by Neal Stephenson, Bruce Sterling, and others back in 1992 during the writing of Snow Crash which was published in 2003. At present the metaverse has not yet been fully realized, however, there are already real-life examples of it in existence, albeit on a small scale. We’re talking about online forums (such as Reddit), chat rooms, and virtual worlds such as Second Life or World of Warcraft, to name a few.
India’s first Metaverse is the online universe created by NextMeet. It falls under a broader category called Metaverses, which are essentially a type of artificial world that exists only in cyberspace. Users of NextMeet will be able to visit multiple virtual worlds via their Augmented Reality (AR) spectacles or by logging in online. What this essentially means is that users will be able to participate in high-quality 3D games and social interactions, live concerts, and much more with just the click of a button. While its entertainment value is indeed hard to ignore, it also carries a huge potential for creating employment opportunities and boosting the Indian economy.
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