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Metaverse in Pop Culture
Metaverses have existed as fictional concepts for decades. In fact, people like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and other influential tech entrepreneurs are all fans of these metaverses. As software creators today, it's not uncommon for them to discuss their love of a particular franchise or book in speeches or interviews.
Star Trek, without a doubt, is one such franchise. Creator Gene Roddenberry always wowed the viewers with his vision of a better, more humane future. This is especially true for Star Trek: The Next Generation holodecks. Holodecks appeared in classic Star Trek episodes as well, but the holodeck episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation are a perfect example of an early metaverse. An example of a more futuristic metaverse would be the unforgettable Inner Light episode. The episode depicts Captain JeanLuc Picard living an alternate life in a capsule, only to wake up on the USS
Enterprise to realize it was just an alternate life. The episode is a fan favorite, so if you're into the metaverse, you will definitely want to watch it.
The Netflix show Black Mirror would be a more contemporary example. The show follows a dystopian future of the metaverse, but the concepts implemented are very relevant to the core idea. Another streaming platform series about the metaverse is the Amazon Original Upload. Philosophical satire certainly characterizes the series, but it also explores what happens in a dystopia of free-to-play games and the current online world.
If you like fictional dystopias, a good movie depicting the metaverse is Ready Player One. The movie does a stellar job demonstrating how VR experiences could be in the future. Another movie that does a decent job with the mechanical side of the metaverse is Minority Report. Watching Tom Cruise in his prime aside, holographic images and interfaces coupled with special gloves are excellent examples of how we will navigate in the metaverse.
Another movie that is regularly brought up about the metaverse is Ironman. Tony Stark, the main character in the movie, is essentially forced to create a metaverse. He manages to create both virtual and augmented reality in the movie, which is a remarkable accomplishment and makes for a great film.
One of the best examples of how metaverses could improve the common household is Smart House. Our houses are already getting smart. With smart appliances connecting to devices like Alexa, we are already experiencing a tech revolution in our homes. The movie Smart House is an excellent example of this, delving deeply into the issue of human vs. technology, while still being entertaining.
These concepts would not exist without the development of technology. Enjoying entertainment centered around the metaverse and imagining its possibilities is both inspiring and fun. But to truly grasp the magic of the metaverse, we need to dig deep into its technological aspects. Let's examine the evolution of the internet and how we got to where we are today.