Let's Live in the Real World

The metaverse is poised to be the next big thing.

There's money to be made.

Cities to be built.

Experiences to be had.

Fun-filled, no less.

Why was it built?

In my view, because they can.

Or, some may answer: why not?

Should it be controlled?

Should it not?
Does the law apply there?

If it does, which one? Whose law?

Is it an imaginary world where anything is possible?

Or should it reflect the real world a little.. or a lot.. or not at all?

Who will be there?

Will they be your real friend?

It may even be possible to connect with otherworldly beings, I suspect

For example: if a bereaved son wishes to see mother departed, he probably could

Input the character, fashion the avatar, let the AI do the rest

Why not

Like any new invention, or worlds, I always see the education potential

A classroom in the metaverse would be interesting

My teaching assistant can be an AI 

Who answers based on pre-programmed responses, and then some

He/ She may even replace me one day

No law degree required [sound dubious!]

So will the certificates be recognised?

If an AI teaches it

What good that I potentially see

Is the fountain of youth

Our avatars will never grow old, or die

It lives in eternity, and becomes you long after you're gone

Now that's a thought

This post is my reflection of this article: https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2022/01/03/misinformation-has-already-made-its-way-to-the-metaverse