“At their best, such technologies can improve one’s work or education by speeding up lessons or handiwork, for example by bringing in an expert to communicate information in 3D. ”

“Trust in technologies like augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse is a critical aspect as we move from one tech era to another without fully understanding the implications and challenges. ”

“Trust in technologies like AR, MR, VR and the metaverse is a critical aspect as we move from one tech era to another without fully understanding the implications and challenges. ”

“Large-scale immersive VR and AR systems can help preserve and share reservoirs of knowledge in the form of cultural heritage and materials, including scientific data, for the museums of the world. ”

“The idea of virtual reality has antecedents through millennia of philosophy, but the meaning in our lives ultimately comes from community, not from playing games. ”

“Through avatars, people tend to experiment with new identities, including gender and culture. ”

“For communities of disabled people who have limited access to the physical world, virtual and digital worlds provide new possibilities for accessibility and for expression of identity. ”

“The impacts of electronic media on mental health and memory formation in children are a concern for regulators because of the potential for deep immersion and synthetic experiences. ”

“Regulatory innovation in governance is needed to effectively manage these challenges in a way that keeps pace with how society is changing. ”