Doctor Who, Savanna Restoration & the Metaverse

“The near future will see huge growth in social media and productivity software that places the user in some version of space, in relation to objects or goals or other users. More software will orient us on a map of tasks or content. Avatars — whether basic shapes, likeness renderings, or super kawaii characters — will promote a sense of presence. “Being there,” body language, and personal style (presence aesthetic) deserve digital equivalents that can help us overcome constraints like the limited visual frame and latency of video chats. There’s simply too much meaning and utility in embodiment to reserve it only for games.”