Big tech seems to be falling into line behind the concept of the metaverse, but is it a solution looking for a problem?

Whose idea of fun is it to strap on a VR headset to attend a work meeting? And are we as a culture in need of even more immersion in digital worlds rather than, as many would suggest, more real-life interaction with each other?

Whose idea of fun is it to strap on a VR headset to attend a work meeting? Are we as a culture in need of even more immersion in digital worlds rather than, as many would suggest, more real-life interaction with each other? Picture: Getty