InterviewSecond Life creator sees disaster in Facebook-like metaverse
Philip Rosedale says technology is not yet ready for 3D immersive VR
Second Life inventor Philip Rosedale says current technology is not able yet to handle large gatherings well in the metaverse. (Photo courtesy of Philip Rosedale and Linden Lab)
KEN KOYANAGI, Senior Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- "Metaverse" has become a buzzword in tech, business and beyond since Mark Zuckerberg changed the name of his company from Facebook to Meta Platforms last October, signaling a new focus on creating a virtual world where people can "live" in the form of avatars.