Jieun Kiaer: Conversing in the Metaverse, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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"How do metaverse technologies change how we communicate with each other? This book explores how existing metaverse technologies affect our communication, both verbal and non-verbal, as well as the ramifications of these effects. It questions what differentiates the metaverse from earlier connected virtual worlds like World of Warcraft or Second Life, and features extracts from interviews with the users and developers of current metaverses, such as Roblox, Minecraft, and Gather. town. It also investigates the impact of the pandemic in changing and accelerating how we communicate in virtual spaces"-- Provided by publisher.