# Should We Fear the Metaverse? ## Overview **Authors:** Louis Rosenberg **Publication Date:** 22 March 2022 **Link:** **Keywords:** metaverse, virtual reality, augmented reality, corporations, misinformation, polarization, media influence, manipulation, consumer technology, digital ethics **Type:** Video ## Summary "Augmented reality pioneer Louis Rosenberg warns that the Metaverse could be far worse for society than social media. Major corporations are spending billions to bring the Metaverse to consumers. They envision a world where virtual and augmented reality will touch all aspects of our lives, from shopping and socializing to business and education. There is no doubt, the Metaverse is coming… and yes, it will be magical. But at the same time, it could greatly distort our world, spreading misinformation and polarizing society far worse than any form of media to date. It's not the technology that’s dangerous. It's the prospect that large corporations will be able to use the Metaverse to manipulate our experiences on behalf of the highest bidder, persuading us in ways that will make social media seem quaint. But it’s not too late. Louis Rosenberg explains what we need to do." --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://library.xrguild.org/neurotechnology-brain-tech-and-ethical-challenges/should-we-fear-the-metaverse.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.