“…concerns is that third parties could introduce “paid filter layers” that allow certain users to see specific tags over real-life people. These tags might float above every person’s head, for instance, and provide bits of information about them.
And they use that layer to tag individuals with bold flashing words like ‘Alcoholic’ or ‘Immigrant’ or ‘Atheist’ or ‘Racist’ or even less charged words like ‘Democrat’ or ‘Republican,’” he said. “The virtual overlays could easily be designed to amplify political division, ostracize certain groups, even drive hatred and mistrust.”
…[concerns] that the metaverse would “make reality disappear” by creating a system in which people can’t simply step away from their devices to have real-world interactions.” Full article here.
A powerful video by Keiichi Matsuda showing how virtual reality might (probably will) overlay all aspects of ‘normal’ reality with an assault of ads, messages, popups and hack attacks.
HYPER-REALITY from Keiichi Matsuda on Vimeo.
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