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The metaverse has been talked about as the next big thing in technology: a virtual world which will become a part of our daily lives (think Ready Player One). Mark Zuckerberg even changed his company鈥檚 name from Facebook to Meta in 2021, such was his commitment to building his own metaverse.

But what actually is a metaverse? And how close is it to becoming a reality? Technology reporter Omar Mehtab explains.

He also answers questions from two guests who want to know more about the metaverse. Yusaira, a college student in Bangladesh, and professional racing gamer Karl Etyemezian, who plays for the Veloce Esports team, and competed for Lebanon at the first ever Olympic Esports event in 2023. They discuss its real-life potential and their reservations.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producers: Mora Morrison and Adam Chowdhury
Editor: Emily Horler