The Dawn of the Age of Virtual Wars As Militaries Build Their Metaverses

The first thing that comes to mind for most people on the mention of the word metaverse is Facebook. The big tech firm has been quite vocal about the launch of its metaverse, even going as far as changing its name to Meta in October 2021. But Facebook isn’t the only big name to dive headfirst into the metaverse world; the prospect of virtual wars is now also driving militaries to build their metaverses. Could the world be looking at the possibilities of virtual wars soon? Are we already in the metaverse of such capabilities? Read on to find out. What Metaverse Entails Before expounding on all the sci-fi cyberspace wars possibilities that have geeks turning in their seats, what is metaverse all about? Why is it garnering all the interest going its way lately? Interestingly, the metaverse has no agreed-upon definition, possibly because the space is still under construction. However, a consensus exists that it includes heavy use of virtual reality and augmented reality that persists even after a user exits. VR and AR aren’t prerequisites for the metaverse since accessibility can be through smartphones, PCs, and game consoles. Their scope is diverse, from games and videos to shopping, socializing, working, and possibly war. An attempt at giving it a definition can be made using the above parameters. The metaverse is an internet iteration that comprises a network of immersive 3D virtual worlds. It’s aimed at improving social intera...