Episode
Are video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre
14:10
Published: Fri Dec 09 2022
Description
Remote work, while redefining the workplace landscape, seems stuck behind endless video conference calls that hinder free-flowing conversation and collaboration. In the 21st century, is that really the best we can do? Digital anthropologist Josephine Eyre makes the case for embracing the metaverse as an immersive meeting place that could help reignite creativity and communication.
Chapters
In a world where technology and virtual reality are becoming increasingly integrated with our daily lives, it's important to ask what makes us human.
00:00 - 03:19 (03:19)
Summary
In a world where technology and virtual reality are becoming increasingly integrated with our daily lives, it's important to ask what makes us human. Social anthropologist, Amber Case, suggests that our power of forethought is what sets us apart.
EpisodeAre video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Research from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that virtual reality can impact our ability to be creative when participating in video calls.
03:19 - 10:13 (06:54)
Summary
Research from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that virtual reality can impact our ability to be creative when participating in video calls. However, virtual reality is considered one of the most powerful technologies to access the metaverse, as our brains may not distinguish between virtual and real-world experiences.
EpisodeAre video calls the best we can do in the age of the metaverse? | Josephine Eyre
PodcastTED Talks Daily
Retreating from traditional boardrooms and corporate spaces can induce creativity and encourage collaborative thinking.
10:13 - 13:24 (03:11)
Summary
Retreating from traditional boardrooms and corporate spaces can induce creativity and encourage collaborative thinking. Nature, unpredictability, messiness, and solo reflection time have been proven to enhance divergent thinking and increase team creativity.