I read this in Nov 2021

Why the Metaverse Matters

I read this in Jan 2021 -

In this mind-altering romp—where the term “Metaverse” was first coined—you’ll experience a future America so bizarre, so outrageous, you’ll recognize it immediately • One of Time’s 100 best English-language novels

Snow Crash: A Novel

What's Facebook Doing?

The official announcement:

The Facebook Company Is Now Meta | Meta

Expectations:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSp1dM2Vj48

Shaan Puri provides an interesting take of the Metaverse -

https://twitter.com/ShaanVP/status/1454151237650112512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October

https://twitter.com/ShaanVP/status/1454151240015749121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October

https://twitter.com/ShaanVP/status/1454151238879092740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October

https://twitter.com/ShaanVP/status/1454151241785696256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October

Meet Sonmat @twobitpick /

Pseudonymity is a core feature of the metaverse where identity is built on avatars, digital assets, and activity rather than physical being. All avatars begin as full pseudonyms. The person adopting the avatar may choose to remain fully pseudonymous or connect his identity — parts or all of it.

Sonmat

Gender and Race Don't Matter in the Metaverse | Loup