Bill Gates’ recent statements regarding the Metaverse have generated considerable buzz. He reflects on 2021 as an extraordinary and challenging year, yet holds a positive outlook for 2022 and beyond.
Gates anticipates that the transition to ‘Meta’, as Facebook is now known, could lead to widespread use of virtual worlds for gaming, socializing, and working.
He predicts that virtual world meetings, driven by companies like Meta, may become common within the next 2-3 years.
As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, Gates notes that many companies have adopted virtual working policies, signaling the dawn of a new era.
He believes that Covid-19 has sparked a workplace revolution, the effects of which will be more evident in the coming years. As this trend progresses, more people are expected to engage with the Metaverse, conducting work in virtual environments.
Avatar-Led Interactions
Gates draws an analogy between current virtual meetings and the 1965 American game show ‘Hollywood Squares’, where contestants answered questions in a 3×3 grid.
This 2D grid model is similar to what is seen in video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
However, Gates envisions Metaverse meetings as far more advanced, with interactions facilitated through avatars. He explains, “The basic concept is that you’ll utilize your avatar to interact with others in a virtual setting, providing a sense of being in an actual room.”
Gates foresees a future where more individuals will use avatars for interactions in the Metaverse. These avatars will facilitate online meetings and communication.
He also suggests that those who regularly engage in email and video chat could find more effective communication through this method.
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