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In this episode, we explore "The Metaverse: A Critical Assessment" by philosopher and ethicist Philip Brey, published by Springer Nature in 2025. This groundbreaking work provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the metaverse, tracing its evolution from early digital environments to today's immersive, persistent, and interoperable 3D virtual worlds.
Brey examines the social, ethical, and technological implications of the metaverse, tackling pressing issues such as mental health, privacy, digital rights, freedom, property, and equality in virtual spaces. The book also addresses the environmental impact of large-scale digital infrastructure and proposes responsible governance models, including multistakeholder frameworks and ethical guidelines to ensure the metaverse develops in ways that support human well-being, democracy, and sustainability.
Whether you're a technologist, ethicist, policymaker, or curious explorer of the digital frontier, this episode offers key insights into how we might shape a more ethical and inclusive metaverse future.
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📖🎧 Want to dive deeper? Get the book or audiobook on Amazon here.
In this episode, we explore "The Metaverse: A Critical Assessment" by philosopher and ethicist Philip Brey, published by Springer Nature in 2025. This groundbreaking work provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the metaverse, tracing its evolution from early digital environments to today's immersive, persistent, and interoperable 3D virtual worlds.
Brey examines the social, ethical, and technological implications of the metaverse, tackling pressing issues such as mental health, privacy, digital rights, freedom, property, and equality in virtual spaces. The book also addresses the environmental impact of large-scale digital infrastructure and proposes responsible governance models, including multistakeholder frameworks and ethical guidelines to ensure the metaverse develops in ways that support human well-being, democracy, and sustainability.
Whether you're a technologist, ethicist, policymaker, or curious explorer of the digital frontier, this episode offers key insights into how we might shape a more ethical and inclusive metaverse future.
Note: As an Amazon Associate, Book Decoded earns from qualifying purchases.
#Metaverse #DigitalEthics #VirtualReality #XR #Web3 #ImmersiveTech #PhilipBrey #EthicalTech #DigitalRights #DataPrivacy #VirtualWorlds #AIandSociety #FutureOfTechnology #Sustainability #MentalHealth #DigitalWellbeing #Governance #TechPolicy #PodcastForThinkers
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