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“Foundational Principles & Technologies for the Metaverse” by Sweeney

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    Gaming & Interactive

Entry Number: 38

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    Foundational Principles & Technologies for the Metaverse

Session/Category Title:   THRIVE: A Special Talk With Epic Games' Tim Sweeney


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    Science-fiction notions of “the metaverse” are slowly becoming a reality as products such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox bring immersive social experiences to hundreds of millions of people and blur the boundaries between games and social networks. This talk will explore the foundational technologies, economies, and freedoms required to build this future medium as a force for good.

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