It was once the stuff of sci-fi stories, but in 2023 the metaverse is very real. Virtual reality, mixed reality and extended reality come together for an immersive experience that an increasing number of businesses are dipping their toes into. Colleen Reilly, senior vice president of business development for ImmersiveWorlds, explains how the metaverse works, how companies are putting it to use and what it means for the future.

Table of Contents

1:10 What the heck is the metaverse?

2:16 "You could be wherever you want"

6:11 VR vs. AR vs. MR vs. XR

7:26 Metaverse in business

11:06 Trouble in (virtual) paradise?

12:23 The future of metaverse technology

15:43 Show notes and credits