Considering What the Metaverse Has to Offer; Also, Microplastics in Our Bloodstream

Call It Like I See It

English - March 29, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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The metaverse is coming, and it appears it could transform our real and virtual lives, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at what is starting to happen in nascent platforms and consider what makes the metaverse both an exciting and risking commercial opportunity (01:24). The guys also discuss recent reports that microplastics have been found circulating in human body (31:31).

Making money in the metaverse: Early adopters seek real-life fortunes in virtual world (CBS News)

Why Wall Street thinks the metaverse will be worth trillions (Forbes) (Apple News)

How To Buy Land & Real Estate In The Metaverse (Forbes)

How the metaverse will transform health (Vitamin Z)

A Japanese company wants you to feel real pain in the metaverse (InterestingEngineering.com)

Microplastics have been found in air, water, food and now ... human blood (Yahoo!)

How to Eat Less Plastic (Consumer Reports)