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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In this early stage, the metaverse is being envisioned and portrayed as an online reality that we humans enter and experience as avatars through a VR headset, similar to the Oasis experience in the movie Ready Player One. Those already exploring the metaverse can attend live concerts and meet with government officials. Get the idea?

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The One-Look Virus and Immersive Environments for Teaching and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SL will take longer to gel into a cohesive environment that has a purpose and a following than the explosive growth experienced by WOW. Six worlds, avatars, lots of chat and even then screens receiving video for. web geeks and cardboard cutout avatars. ve found the environment elaborately constructed but humanly forbidding.

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Live Blog: Is Technology Really Good for Human Rights

Amy Sample Ward

In Iran we’ve seen it used to get out information and resist censorship but have also seen it used by the government to alter a mobile phone system and monitoring calls. Panelists include: Susan Pointer, Google’s Director of Public Policy & Government Relations. Do we want to keep you?

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