{"title":"Herman Narula","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerman Narula is a visionary author and the CEO of Improbable, a company focused on building virtual worlds. With a strong background in computer science and a passion for the potential of virtual reality, Narula explores the impact of technology on society. His works delve into complex themes, making them accessible and engaging for readers of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout books, \u003cem\u003eVirtual Society\u003c\/em\u003e, offers deep insights into how virtual worlds can transform our daily lives, reshape social interactions, and redefine the concept of community. Through his writings, Narula invites readers to contemplate the future of technology and its profound societal implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection of Herman Narula's works to gain a better understanding of the rapidly evolving digital landscape and its potential to change the way we live and connect with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"virtual-society","title":"Virtual Society","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVirtual Society\u003c\/em\u003e: A definitive guide to the metaverse—why it's important, why it matters to society, and how to create a metaverse that works for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe metaverse is a vision of how the next generation of the internet will operate. Many people believe it is the future. But what will that future look like? An immersive digital playground? The next generation of online gaming? Or just the latest manifestation of our human tendency to create other realities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHerman Narula argues that it is all of these things and more. His vision of the metaverse, deeply rooted in history and psychology, looks to the Egyptians, whose concept of death inspired them to build the pyramids, to modern-day sports fans whose fantasy leagues are as competitive as the real thing. He finds that humanity has always sought ways to supplement our day-to-day lives with a rich diversity of alternative immersive experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVirtual Society\u003c\/em\u003e reveals why the metaverse offers a new universe of ideas that gives everyone the chance to create, explore, and find meaning. It's an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand the true shape of our virtual future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45693132046572,"sku":"9780241616604","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241616604.jpg?v=1725587585"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/herman-narula.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}