QUICK METAVERSE EXPLANATION FOR DUMMIES
According to Investopedia.com, The metaverse is a digital reality that combines aspects of social media, online gaming, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and cryptocurrencies to allow users to interact virtually.’
100 DAYS IN THE METAVERSE – REALLY?
Ryan Trahan, a famous YouTuber with 6.46M subscribers, gained 13M views on his video I Spent 100 Days in the Metaverse uploaded just 11 days ago. With 520K likes and over 72K comments, the video has gone viral with comments praising the YouTuber for his storytelling abilities and concept of the video.
Without spoiling it for you, watch the video below and see just how Ryan spends his time in the metaverse, who he meets, and how he survives.
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
Living in the metaverse may be exciting, as it allows creativity, it opens new levels of opportunity for social media apps, and allows you to experience an alternative universe which you can immerse yourself in. However, some of the consequences include the brain being wired which can lead to problems like stress and anxiety.
Mandeep Jassal, Behavioural Therapist from The Priory Wellbeing Centre Dubai quotes “dopamine is released from the brain which works in peaks and trophs. When we achieve something in the metaverse, we feel motivated, driven and excited, but that comes with trophs. During these lows, we feel exhausted, and on-edge. Being away from our natural senses is an imbalance for us and in order for us to function as human beings, we need to be in touch with our senses to help build resilience against stressful situations. Research has shown that there is a link between the over-use of social media linking to stress.”