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Will the Metaverse Kill Reality?

Tue May 2, 2023 | 11:00am
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Tech companies have placed big bets on the metaverse, believing it can profoundly impact the way people communicate and build relationships. But consumers have been slow to adopt. It's too early to say whether the metaverse will be a success, but if it is, it could upend the way we engage with the world.

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