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Briefing: The man who coined Metaverse now says Meta's glasses are creepy

Strategic angle: Neal Stephenson expresses concerns about Meta's virtual reality technology.

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Updated 18 days ago
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Neal Stephenson, recognized for coining the term 'Metaverse', voiced his concerns about Meta's virtual reality technology during the 2022 SXSW Conference.

His critique specifically targeted Meta's glasses, which he described as creepy, raising questions about user experience and privacy implications.

This commentary underscores ongoing debates regarding the design and societal impact of immersive technologies in the evolving landscape of virtual reality.