The Future of The Digital World

The metaverse is a fairly new concept that is on the rise right now. What does that mean for the future?

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Overview

As virtual reality and the concept of the metaverse are becoming more popular topics of technology in society, it is important to think about and discuss the ethical questions surrounding these topics. This Twine game will attempt to allow users to understand the metaverse and the ethical implications it has. The question I will raise and answer is, "Is the metaverse ethical in society?" I will explore this question by creating a game with Twine that simulates what the metaverse is like and then begin to unravel the ethical questions raised around the metaverse. Each player will be able to pick different paths they want to take, which will hopefully make them question if they themselves believe if the metaverse is ethical.

Twine Game Link

https://laurencc.itch.io/the-metaverse

Twine Screenshots + Blueprint:

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