It’s a common misconception that virtual worlds are a safe escape from our offline prejudices. This is sometimes true but often not the case. In fact, the anonymous nature of metaverse platforms and other virtual worlds can make expressions of racism worse – especially when avatars are based around a realistic human model. Our best hope is being aware of that reality, and preparing for it.
Here’s some New World Notes readings on theme:
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