“To me the future of the public commons is the metaverse. And so, if you're hearing this word metaverse and you're thinking, ;What is that?; It is a digital universe. It has many planets and solar systems. The ecosystems of the metaverse might be like a crypto experience, or it might be a virtual world, or it might be augmented reality or smart glasses. These are all places where we come to collaborate, where we come to find each other, and where we come to figure it out. We need these places to figure it out. So, that's why I've been focused on building an open, interoperable, accessible, inclusive, and safe metaverse for everyone.”-Evo Heyning

 

In this episode of Control the Room, I had the pleasure of speaking with Evo Heyning about her extensive experience working with the metaverse, creating immersive experiences, and developing the spatial web.  We explore what the metaverse is and how it is being used to bring collective action to a larger population.  We then discuss the distinction between collaboration and collective action.  Listen in to learn about the mechanisms of collective compassion, digital twins, and prototyping a more protopian future.