I think Metaverse is still firmly into data collection, just a different type of data. Not long ago they were hiring folks with expertise in physiology, analyzi

I think Metaverse is still firmly into data collection, just a different type of data. Not long ago they were hiring folks with expertise in physiology, analyzing biosignals (HR, HRV, galvanic skin response, gaze analysis) [0], which - if used in ad tech - could lead to nightmarish dystopian scenarios. Metaverse would also give them access to data about all of the things you do during your time there, including all websites you visit, everything you say, and - thanks to the physio data - how you feel about the interactions with websites, ads, and other people. On the one hand, Metaverse could be wonderful for keeping in touch with loved ones and for, e.g., health monitoring. On the other, I am very concerned that Mark Z. will create another FB hell. 0. I can't find the specific job openings that I mentioned but here is a somewhat similar one: https://mobile.twitter.com/dzwetmore/status/1453726967325356037 https://mobile.twitter.com/dzwetmore/status/1453726967325356... Here is a nice review of biosignals use in VR: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2021.694567/full https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2021.6945...