{"product_id":"metaverse-for-dummies-isbn-9781119933878","title":"Metaverse For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour first step to understanding what the metaverse is all about\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou've probably heard that the metaverse—a word that seemingly went from nonexistent to everywhere — is the next big thing in technology. What is it, anyway? Written by a leading futurist, \u003ci\u003eMetaverse For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e unravels the mysteries of the metaverse, for the curious and for anyone looking to get in on the ground floor. Discover how to carve out your niche in the metaverse with easy-to-understand breakdowns of the major technologies and platforms, a guide to doing business in the metaverse, and explorations of what meta means for sports, education, and just about every other area of life. The book even gives you a guide to safety in the metaverse, including how much of your real life you should share in your virtual one. This book answers all the big questions about the metaverse, in simple terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the metaverse and the major players\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a look at how the metaverse will disrupt industries from gaming to online commerce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover business opportunities on the metaverse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDive into metaverse gaming and virtual events—safely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is a must for anyone looking for an approachable primer on what the metaverse is, how it works, and the opportunities within it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with the Metaverse 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Making Sense of the Metaverse 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Investigating Metaverse Platforms 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Staying Safe in the Metaverse 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Mastering Money in the Metaverse 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Engaging in Hobbies and Personal Interests 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting into Experiential Gaming 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: All About Headsets 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Getting Equipped to Game in the Metaverse 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Enjoying Entertainment in the Metaverse 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Getting Involved with Your Interests in the Metaverse 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Creating a Business in the Metaverse 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Getting Familiar with Business Essentials 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Getting the Word out to the Metaverse 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The Future of Work in the Metaverse 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Hiring, Training, and Connecting Employees 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Future of Industry in the Metaverse 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Teaching and Learning in the Metaverse 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Health Care, Fitness, and Well-Being 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Moving Events into the Metaverse 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Woo-Hoo! Going Meta in Sports and Gaming 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways the Metaverse Can Help Businesses 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Use Cases in the Metaverse 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 267\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Khan\u003c\/b\u003e is an emerging technology futurist and author, as  well as a technology filmmaker whose work has been featured on Amazon Prime. Creator of the Future Readiness Score, he works with organizations worldwide to help them become future ready. Ian has been featured on CNN and the BBC and in \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFast Company.\u003c\/i\u003e Ian is also a LinkedIn Learning Instructor.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeparate metaverse fact from fiction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metaverse offers a new frontier in the world of digital connection. It also comes with a lot of questions about what it is, where you find it, and why it’s important to understand. This book cuts through the hype surrounding this new tech and gets you up to speed on what the metaverse offers now, what it promises for the future, and what you’ll need to get started when you’re ready to take the plunge. 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