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Extending visibility: The politics of XR
How things are seen—not only on a sensory level, but also how they are perceived—has important cultural dimensions. XR technology will dramatically impact our relationship to the visible and invisible.
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State of the EUnion: Blockchain technology
According to L’Atelier’s technology intelligence engine, the European Commission, through Brussels, has been the highest investor in blockchain initiatives via grants since 2016. It spends almost six times the US budget for the same technologies.
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Tech vs. Tech: Brain-computer interfaces vs. eye-tracking
The next stage of virtual reality is controller-free. Two technologies are competing to bring that reality to mainstream lives.
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Xi reforms underline tech's role in China's 'common prosperity'
It is impossible to know the full calculus behind Xi’s hopes for “trickledown” common prosperity. While his aim of levelling the playing field is, likely in part, driven by a motivation to maintain personal and party power, his recent reforms will make at least a small dent in China’s rampant inequality.
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How universal basic income could fuse public goods to virtual economy interests
Covid-19 has normalised unconditional welfare transfers, even in societies traditionally resistant to public “giveaways.” What existing precedent exists for universal basic income, and how could it impact the virtual economy ... not to mention the one most of us still live in?
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Tech vs. Tech: Unified communications vs. the Metaverse
Are current productivity apps enough to foster virtual collaboration and provide a healthy remote work environment? This week’s Tech vs. Tech is between the concept of unified communications ... and the Metaverse.
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A primer on the Metaverse (and whether Fortnite counts as one)
How does one define a metaverse, and does Fortnite constitute as one? (Second Life users may disagree.) This surprisingly important query is a shorthand for the virtual worlds we want to design, what we intend to do in them… and what it would take to ensure their success.
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Tech Briefing: Brain-computer interfaces
The following insights are powered by L'Atelier's technology intelligence engine, which analyses BCI trends across multiple data sources.
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Conviction, made to measure: Meet the virtual influencers
Virtual influencers, a new generation of “virtual celebrities,” are challenging our perception of fame, influence, and the ethics of manufacturing drama.