On October 28th, 2021, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced at the Connect 2021 Conference that Facebook would be changing its name to Meta. The Meta platform has been years in the making and will take the internet, and communication as we know it to the next level in its evolution.
Video: The Metaverse and How We’ll Build It Together
Released on October 28, 2021. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta takes you on a journey to how the ‘Metaverse’ will change the way we live, work, and play.
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
– Alvin Toffler
What is the Metaverse?
Originally rooted in science-fiction novels like “Snow Crash” and “Ready Player One”, the Metaverse will be an expansive network of real-time rendered 3-D worlds and simulations where your avatar (online persona) will be able to experience these worlds. Continuity of identity, objects, history, purchases, payments, and more will take place ideally for an unlimited number of users. Each user will have their own individual sense of “presence”.
Eventually, the idea is that people will be able to do almost anything in the metaverse like shopping, attend school, work or participate in work-related meetings. In the case of VR healthcare services, the Metaverse would be a perfect vehicle for reaching clients anywhere people need mental healthcare and wellness services.
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The Future Is Now
The platform will be a robust infrastructure that consists of both VR and AR environments allowing for fully immersive experiences. This translates into more meaningful social interactions with family members, friends, colleagues, customers, clients, and patients.
Education In The Metaverse
Imagine stepping inside your textbooks. Welcome to the metaverse.
Expand your business in the Metaverse
For VRHt certified personnel, Meta will give healthcare providers the ability to work with clients in office or remotely. This translates into the opportunity for VRHt Certified practitioners to expand their existing real world client base into new markets around the globe.