The term 'the metaverse' is used more frequently than 'a metaverse,' implying a singular, dominant digital landscape.
Different stakeholders have varying visions of 'the metaverse', leading to uncertainty about its true nature and scope.
The concept of a singular metaverse controlled by one entity raises questions about corporate influence and the need to consider a diverse range of metaverses.
Privacy in America is often associated with physical spaces and tangible items, not with digital data.
Data practices today, though seemingly intangible, have real consequences and can be used against individuals, even for intimate matters like pregnancy or criminal investigations.
Location data, even seemingly harmless, can be used to make detailed inferences about individuals' lives, impacting decisions made by various organizations.