We’re often talking about the Creator Economy. It doesn’t totally coincide with the invention of the Internet as it took a while for people to understand and discover its true potential. In a sense, it is more linked to Web 2.0. People did no longer use the Internet just for information gathering and storage, but…
The Metaverse: A Perfect Escape?
Philosophical perspectives on the Metaverse. Many things have been said and written about the Metaverse since it has become a trending topic. And people seem divided. On the topic of technology, where it is or isn’t, and what it will allow us to do or not do, now and in the future. But also on…
Thought Experiment: Somnium Space 2032
What does the Metaverse look like in 2032? This short fiction story paints a picture. Oly looked at her bag. It was one of those fancy ones; the very last specimen with gorgeous algorithmic print, which she ran into in a remote corner of the Sanctum Mall not far from the Old Hospital World. She…
Somnium Space: A Great Place for Your Events
The increase in building activity and the growing community are clear signs that Somnium Space is becoming the preferred platform for many. There is another measure we can look at: The number of events that are held in Somnium Space. On Somnium Events all events are collected in one place. This excludes daily meetups and…
The Metaverse On The Slope Of Enlightenment
Initially, people tend to have inflated expectations of new technologies. What typically follows is a phase of disillusionment. Eventually however we get enlightened and begin to grasp the true potential. The pioneers among us keep developing, maturing the technology, and ultimately increasing our productivity. We will never look back. I think the expectations regarding the…
Somnium (Safe) Space and Gamification
Launching a new platform, like Somnium Space, built on top of decentralization technology, is like starting a new country. With it comes a great opportunity to shape a culture that offers new opportunities for development and success and plenty of upward mobility for the people who choose to inhabit it. An opportunity, also, to create…
AthenaVerse: Shaping The Future Of Education
Immersive VR Learning Experiences from the first British Online School inside of Somnium Space. Sophia is a UK based EdTech pioneer, bringing on-demand private tuition and online education options to clients both in the UK and from around the world. And they’re taking the Metaverse seriously; not just entering and observing, but shaping the future…
Somnium Space’s Live Forever Mode Made The Headlines
Somnium Space‘s plans for ‘live forever mode’ has made headlines in recent weeks. The likes of Vice, New York Post, The Sun and CNET all dedicated articles to this bold and visionary idea to use AI to simulate people roaming the Metaverse, long after they’re gone. Way before other media covered this feature, Olysounds, multi-talented…
The Story of Somnium Space Metaverse
We’re more than two years in and it has been one hell of a ride thus far. We’re talking about Somnium Space of course, which officially launched on February 20th, 2020. There’s plenty to look at when you enter Somnium: Galleries, offices, stores, night clubs and even entire worlds are silent witnesses of a building…
The Future is Physical, Augmented, Virtual and Real
The other day someone asked me an interesting question: Whether I believe there will be a time where we will spend the majority of our waken time in virtual reality. He pictured a bleak scenario where people rarely leave their homes, have minimal interaction with others and instead live their lives hooked up to their…