WHAT IS THE
Roman Semiokhin, serial investor and entrepreneur.
Metaverse?
What Is the
METAVERSE?
Ed Greig is Chief
Disruptor for Deloitte. He explains that, in simple terms, the metaverse is the internet in 3D. It is a digital platform where connected, virtual experiences either simulate environments here on planet Earth or provide a taste of new, imagined worlds.
The metaverse has generated a huge buzz, providing a tool to help people connect both with each other and the planet we live on. It shows vast potential as a medium for building connections and sharing stories, with users accessing it via immersive technologies that could potentially make a huge difference in their lives.
Ed Greig explains that he recently worked with a stroke patient. The physio pointed out how difficult it can be to motivate someone to exercise after a stroke. Greig trialled some runof-the-mill VR exercises with the patient, then discovered after they got chatting that she liked to play tennis. Shifting instead to VR tennis, the patient played for 80 minutes, the breakthrough providing her with a chance to reconnect with a pastime she loved while helping her along the path to recovery at the same time.
ROMAN SEMIOKHIN
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