Discussion PaperTechnology & Digital Policy

The Metaverse is Trending, but Does it Live up to the Hype?

Written by: Murat Selvi

This paper discusses the virtual platform known as the Metaverse. In light of developments in connection speed, virtual reality (VR), wearable technologies and artificial intelligence (AI), social interactions in virtual environments are set to take place at an advanced level.

Many technological innovations introduced to society arouse great excitement and curiosity with the promise of improving people’s current conditions and offering new possibilities. Every innovation deserves a certain excitement and curiosity, however, an exaggerated narrative may cause misunderstandings, lead to undesirable results, and engender grievances in society.

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Murat Selvi
Murat Selvi
Murat Selvi is a Researcher at TRT World Research Center. He holds two master's degrees in Communication Design and Management from Anadolu University and International Journalism from Swansea University. He completed his associate and undergraduate studies in Radio and Television Technologies and Journalism, respectively. He worked as a reporter and editor in different institutions and presented his own radio show. He conducts studies and publishes articles in the fields of technology, digitalization, network society, social media, political communication and participation. He is continuing his PhD in Communication Design and Management.

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