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THE METAVERSE: OUR NEW PLAYGROUND? Words Saartje Nibbering Images Brian Ye The connection to the real world has become distinct with the emergence of artificial intelligence. In addition to the progressive advances that can be made with technology, the possibility for fantasy, gates, and transitions to other realities is highlighted by A.I.. With a single click, it is now possible to enter a world where regulations and boundaries are relative, therefore it is logical that individuals flee from the limited physical world to discover their identity and ideas in a questionable existing reality. What difficulties and opportunities occur when the relationship between the real world (RW) and virtual world(s) (VW) is strengthened by incorporating real-life processes into digital communication? And with the rise of the digitalization of urban spaces and surrealistic architecture resembling dreamscapes, what will be the effects on the new age architects when they can build in a world where everything is possible?

This article will be an introduction to the concept of

The term "Metaverse" refers to a VW in which

virtual reality. It will make an attempt to put a

people can interact with one another online. It is a

difficult concept into words by exploring different

network of virtual 3D environments where users

perspectives on the Metaverse (Meta, previously

may do various tasks using an avatar, or digital

Facebook) in its manifestation to a VW. The

doppelgänger. Contrary to popular belief, the phrase

fundamental question revolves around the benefits

was first used in a science fiction novel in 1992. Last

and concerns of architecture in a virtual reality from

year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revived the

a philosophical perspective.

concept by renaming Facebook into Meta and investing billions in the creation of a metaverse.

According to architect Nicholas Negroponte VW's

Although, for the time being, this is largely

are in broad sense still assigned as fiction, however,

speculative. Small metaverses such as Fortnite,

we should get familiar with the fact that it may

Roblox, Minecraft, The Sandbox, and Horizon

already be a part of the present.1 Speaking from

Workrooms exist, but they are not yet linked into a

personal experience, the idea of using a VW as a

larger virtual environment. The superpower and

means in our daily life seems very distant, and in

attractive features of the metaverse relies on the

some ways, surrealistic. Nevertheless, Meta claims it

following: in theory, everything is virtually possible.

to be an excellent tool for the future, and humanity is bound to utilize it in some way or another. If you, like me, love the feel of pen and paper and occasionally feel disconnected due to the vast amount of technology in today's society (or disconnect on purpose), then let's take a look into the advantages of a VW as a tool with a healthy dose of skepticism. TAG-3 by Bryan Ye through VR glasses. > < Axonometric projection, hyper perspective and render.

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