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Author: Dimitri Aurousseau
Photo Credit: Loïs Pettini
Translation : Una Dimitrijevic
One of the most striking moments at the end of 2021 was undoubtedly Mark Zuckerberg's announcement of the launch of his Metaverse. Most internet users were taken by surprise, yet this vision projects a possible future for our social interactions. And while it's still hard to imagine living permanently in this artificial universe, the former Facebook CEO firmly believes in it. Moreover, the global context isn't going to challenge this commercial strategy.
The pandemic and successive lockdowns have increased our social interactions online. In the music scene, many events became virtual: livestreams of concerts and DJ sets; discussions about music on Twitch ; online parties at which each participant had their own little avatar, etc. The size and nature of these events were as diverse as the varieties of music and artists spread across the planet.
But, as we slowly get used to living with this virus, what conclusions can we draw from these online events? Were they merely remedies for our temporary isolation or do they mark an inevitable evolution?...
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