Mind control: The metaverse may be the ultimate tool of persuasion

The article discusses how the metaverse can potentially monitor and influence user behavior through extensive sensory input and emotional tracking, raising concerns about privacy and cognitive freedom

Overview

Authors: Louis Rosenberg

Publication Date: 22 October 2022

Link: https://venturebeat.com/virtual/mind-control-the-metaverse-may-be-the-ultimate-tool-of-persuasion/

Keywords: user monitoring, sensory input, emotional tracking, cognitive freedom, behavioral nudging, privacy risks, AI persuasion, digital ethics, online manipulation, data harvesting

Type: Blogs

Summary

The article discusses how the metaverse can potentially monitor and influence user behavior through extensive sensory input and emotional tracking, raising concerns about privacy and cognitive freedom.