Will the metaverse warp our view of reality?

The Wall Street Journal recently published a piece offering predictions about how the metaverse will affect our well-being and everyday lives. The metaverse is “a hybrid of today’s online social experiences,” allowing us to connect with others even if we aren’t together in person.

Associated promotional material featured Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg perusing a variety of outfits for his avatar in the metaverse before leading a friendly tour of a home surrounded by lush islands, a “forest room” complete with flying koi fish, and colleagues playing a card game while floating around a futuristic-looking pod.