The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of the internet, video games, and virtual reality (VR). It is a hypothetical online universe that is composed of a vast network of interconnected virtual environments, where users can interact with each other and with virtual objects and entities. The concept of the metaverse was first proposed in Neal Stephenson's 1992 novel Snow Crash, and it has since been discussed and explored in science fiction and technology circles. Some have predicted that the development of the metaverse will have significant implications for many areas of society, including commerce, entertainment, communication, and even politics. ## Notes  - a hypothetical iteration of the Internet as a **single**, universal and immersive virtual world that is facilitated by the use of virtual reality and augmented reality headsets.  - "Metaverse is now perceived as a celebrated future version of the internet. In this new anticipated virtual universe, interconnected digital platforms leveraged by augmented, extended, and virtual realities will elevate users' immersive experiences through multidimensional interactions. [Source](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9493250/) ## Articles - https://venturebeat.com/virtual/whos-running-this-metaverse-anyway/ -