Hear Me Out: Audio Version of Making a Metaverse That Matters 60% Off Until July 11!

Wagner James Au · What the Metaverse is -- and what it's not. (Excerpt, "Making a Metaverse That Matters".)

The audio version of  Making is ideal listening for long Summer trips/vacations (in my very totally humble opinion), and it's now 60% off at Audiobooks.com until July 11th here! Listen to a sample above, read the description below:

An up-close account from the world's first metaverse-embedded reporter

In Making a Metaverse That Matters: From Snow Crash & Second Life to A Virtual World Worth Fighting For, the celebrated author of The Making of Second Life and Game Design Secrets, Wagner James Au, delivers an engrossing exploration of how nascent metaverse platforms have already captured the imagination of millions. Featuring powerful stories and dozens of incisive interviews with insiders including Metaverse creator Neal Stephenson himself, the author uses his unique, grassroots-level perspective as the first reporter embedded in a metaverse platform. Listeners will learn about: how to understand the Metaverse and cut through the many myths and misconceptions around it; a behind-the-scenes account of launching Second Life, the first metaverse platform to achieve mainstream awareness, and what its many controversies teach us; where current platforms Meta, Roblox, Fortnite, VRChat, and Lamina1, Neal Stephenson's own metaverse startup, fit in the ecosystem; and how to address the many dangers inherent in the Metaverse before it becomes central to the Internet.

Perfect for XR industry members and indie creatives, Making a Metaverse That Matters is also for tech professionals, virtual world communities, and anyone interested in the future of culture and commerce.

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Wagner James Au's book "Making a Metaverse That Matters" is a comprehensive look at the history and future of the metaverse. It covers everything from the early days of Second Life to the latest developments in virtual reality and augmented reality. Au also discusses the potential of the metaverse to transform the way we live, work, and play.

The audio version of the book is narrated by Shawn Compton. Compton has a clear and engaging voice that makes the book easy to listen to. He also does a great job of bringing the characters in the book to life.

If you're interested in learning more about the metaverse, I highly recommend "Making a Metaverse That Matters." It's a great resource for anyone who wants to understand this rapidly evolving technology.

Here are some of the topics covered in the book:

The history of the metaverse
The different types of metaverse platforms
The potential of the metaverse to transform society
The challenges of building a metaverse that matters
The future of the metaverse
"Making a Metaverse That Matters" is available in audio format from Audiobooks.com, Audible, and Libro.fm. It is also available in print and ebook formats from Amazon and other retailers.

If you're looking for a discount on the audio version of the book, Audiobooks.com is currently offering a 60% discount until July 11.