Introduction to Metaverse
Oindrila Chakraborty · Advances in e-business research series · 2024
The metaverse, a term coined to describe a collective virtual shared space that merges aspects of physical and digital realities, is rapidly evolving as a transformative concept in the realm of technology. This interconnected digital universe goes beyond traditional virtual reality, offering a seamless integration of immersive experiences, social interactions, and economic activities. As technology advances and connectivity deepens, the metaverse holds the promise of redefining how people work, socialize, and engage with the digital landscape, presenting both opportunities and challenges that resonate across various sectors of the interconnected world. The chapter will examine the idea of the metaverse through a thorough analysis of the literature and an examination of some of the fundamental elements of the metaverse, such as awareness and expectation levels and the expected domains to be covered in the metaverse in Indian culture along the extent of the metaverse awareness among Indians.