The Impact of the Metaverse on Education and Workforce Development

Explore the potential impact of the metaverse on education and workforce development in this 50-minute panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the core technologies of augmented and virtual reality, collectively known as extended reality, and their potential to transform how we work, learn, communicate, and experience the world. Gain insights from industry experts, including Anurupa Ganguly, Founder and CEO of Prisms, Alex Swartsel, Deputy Director of Acceleration at Jobs for the Future (JFF) Labs, and Rob Sherman, Vice President and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer at Meta. Learn about the current applications and future possibilities of these technologies in revolutionizing education and workforce development. Understand the key themes explored at the Aspen Ideas Festival, including Heat, Power, Connection, Trust, Money, and Beauty, and how they relate to the evolving landscape of extended reality.