Essays about: "metaverse"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 essays containing the word metaverse.

1. 1. FACEBOOK IS NOW META. Meta's corporate sociotechnical imaginary and the discursive construction of the Metaverse as the social platform of the future

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Marc Castell; [2023-11-22]
   Keywords : corporate sociotechnical imaginary; corporate communication; future narratives; Metaverse; platform capitalism; strategic narratives; Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse;

   Abstract : The interpretive discourse-analytic framework of the Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse is used to analyze how Meta's senior executives discursively frame the use of augmented reality and virtual reality in order to position the Metaverse as the next social platform during Connect 2021. The findings suggest five interpretive schemas that characterize the Metaverse as a social platform of the future: (a) the Metaverse as the next version of the Internet; (b) the Metaverse as a facilitator of presence and a connector of people; (c) the Metaverse as a marketplace in the Metaverse economy; (d) the Metaverse as a ubiquitous place in our daily lives; and (e) the Metaverse as a space designed in a responsible manner. READ MORE

3. 2. Lost in the Metaverse - Navigating Privacy Challenges in the Jurisdiction of Virtual Worlds

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Adeline Fredriksson; [2023-08-11]
   Keywords : Metaverse; Human rights; Privacy; Jurisdiction;

   Abstract : The Metaverse consists of a set of emerging technologies that could be as disruptive as the internet, enabling seamless integration of our digital and physical lives. While offering a wide array of exciting application areas, the technologies also allow for intrusions on our privacy at a higher level than has ever been possible. READ MORE

4. 3. InclusiveRender A metaverse Engine prototype to support Accessible Environments for people with ASD

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Oscar Borg; Niklas Enberg; [2023]
   Keywords : metaverse; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Virtual Reality; Immersive Learning; Personalised Learning; Machine Learning; Accessibility;

   Abstract : The metaverse has seen increased usages in its capabilities as an educational tool by immersing users in virtual scenarios. This technology is inaccessible for user groups that require higher degrees of accessibility and personalization, as most metaverse implementations do not adjust to the user’s needs. READ MORE

5. 4. Navigating the Evolving World of Fashion In-Game Advertising

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikation

   Author : Evgenia Maria Botini; [2023]
   Keywords : gamification; in-game advertising; fashion advertising; consumer behavior; metaverse;

   Abstract : Abstract This study addresses gaming as an interactive digital advertising tool, aiming to explore its effectiveness in digital marketing overall and to examine its impact on digital marketing for the fashion industry in particular. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an analytical framework for explaining the appeal of games for fashion brand advertising. READ MORE

6. 5. The Metaverse: The Potential to Revolutionize Workforce Training : A qualitative study on how industrial companies can use the Metaverse for workforce training, presenting a conceptual framework

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle; Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

   Author : Lucas Geijer; Calle Larsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Metaverse; digital transformation; immersive learning; extended reality; workforce training; change management; skill gaps;

   Abstract : Recent technological advances are radically changing the industrial landscape and driving a digital transformation of industry. This transformation presents several challenges for industrial companies, notably the urgent need to bridge a widening skill gap. READ MORE