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Virtual Natives

How a New Generation is Revolutionizing the Future of Work, Play, and Culture
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In Virtual Natives by Leslie Shannon and Catherine D. Henry, the book explores the impact of new digital environments and technologies on society and individuals. It delves into how virtual and augmented realities are reshaping the way we communicate, learn, and interact with the world around us, offering a thought-provoking look at the fusion of the virtual and physical realms in the modern age.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of technology and human behaviour, particularly how digital advances shape our understanding of reality and identity. Delving into how technology influences social and cultural dynamics, it offers insights into adapting in an increasingly interconnected world. Ideal for those intrigued by the future of digital transformation and its impact on science and nature.

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The eclipse of Digital Natives and the dawn of virtual culture—how Gen A, Z are radically redefining the future of work, play, economics, and social life.

We’re living through what is arguably one of the most exciting, confusing, and powerful social moments in the history of humanity: the shift from the Digital Age to the Virtual Age. This shift is being driven by technology, and the people who are leading it are the ones who know it best: the Virtual Natives, made up of Gen Alpha and Z. Virtual Natives will introduce you to this cohort and mindset, decipher their socio-cultural and economic experiences, and unpack their expectations of companies looking to engage, market, or employ them.

In this book, we explore:

  • How Virtual Natives are deploying the new technologies driving the virtualized world
  • How relationships and work habits are being virtualized
  • Identify ten main Virtual Native-led behaviours that are upending work and culture
  • How Virtual Natives are evolving their expertise into a full-blown economy

This is nothing short of a cultural revolution. Virtual Natives are the driving force behind a seismic change that is redefining the world through technology and virtual worlds: this book tells you how they are navigating everything from AI to Augmented and Virtual Reality, gaming, blockchain, and Web3 in easy, accessible language.

To understand the future, read Virtual Natives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394171354

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 304

About the Author

CATHERINE D. HENRY is a US-based futurist and corporate strategist advising some of the world’s largest brands on how technology is disrupting business, media, entertainment, and culture, and how to transition to a 3D web. A specialist in frontier technologies with 20 years as a global institutional advisor, she is a leading African-American female in technology and an engaging keynote speaker who holds an MBA in marketing, an MA in economics and speaks five languages. She has been recognized by Campaign and Ad Age magazines as a leader in Web3 advertising and media (2023).

LESLIE SHANNON is a Silicon Valley-based futurist and corporate advisor focusing on connectivity-related tech disruptions and opportunities, including robotics, drones, visual analytics, cloud gaming, AR, and VR. She is the author of Interconnected Realities.

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