Are you prepared to embark on a mind-bending journey through the fascinating concept of the metaverse? Join us for an enlightening discussion with the brilliant Matthew Ball as we traverse the complex landscape of this immersive virtual reality. From its nascent stages in the 90s to the recent tech advances, the metaverse is a marvel that has promised to revolutionize the world economy. We dissect its intricacies, delve into the hype cycles, and even ponder on Mark Zuckerberg's projections.Moving forward, we gaze into the potential future of the metaverse. With Matthew as our guide, we examine the challenges and implications that could come with its rise - energy costs, legal hurdles, environmental impacts, and data privacy concerns, to name a few. The metaverse is not just another tech buzzword; it's an alternate world that is inching closer to our reality. Tune in for an exciting look into this transformative technology, and let's envision together the profound ways it might shape our lives and the global economy. With trailblazers like Apple leading the way, this virtual reality might soon become our tangible truth.ANTICIPATE STOCK MARKET CRASHES, CORRECTIONS, AND BEAR MARKETS WITH AWARD WINNING RESEARCH. Sign up for The Lead-Lag Report at https://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive and get 30% off as a podcast listener.Nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions.Thanks to our sponsor Thematic! You can find them at hellothematic.com - they are offering our listeners a 1-month free offer for their site with code FA11PROMOSupport the show