An intergenerational discussion about all things "Metaverse" between a Hollywood film director (known for introducing the concept of Virtual Reality to popular culture with his hit film Lawnmower Man) and his 'VR early adopter' son. <br/><br/><a href="https://whatisthemetaverse.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">whatisthemetaverse.substack.com</a>
What The F*** Is The Metaverse?
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An intergenerational discussion about all things "Metaverse" between a Hollywood film director (known for introducing the concept of Virtual Reality to popular culture with his hit film Lawnmower Man) and his 'VR early adopter' son. <br/><br/><a href="https://whatisthemetaverse.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">whatisthemetaverse.substack.com</a>
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