Impact of the Metaverse on the Digital Future: People’s Perspective
Megha Babu, Priyanka Mohan
Abstract
The Metaverse has been attracting significant attention from around the globe in recent years. Although the metaverse is in its infancy, it has the potential to bring about a massive transformation. Many companies are already developing the hardware and software that will enable virtual interactions to become more widespread. As the idea of the metaverse grows, where people can not only communicate with others but also work in virtual environments, researchers are seriously considering how the metaverse might influence peoples daily lives. This study aimed to examine the perceptions of people towards the metaverse and propose the metaverse as a concept for everyday life based on a review of bibliometric studies on metaverse-related publications. An online survey was conducted on different social media platforms to get an overview of the views of people. A total of 220 people took part in the survey. Participants gave their opinions about the Metaverse and how it would benefit them. This study employs bibliometric data to describe the metaverse as a concept for everyday life from the perspective of experts and survey respondents. This study concludes that the metaverse is a virtual world loaded with possibilities. It can provide a more realistic experience than reality.