RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Bodies in the metaverse: Is there “someone” out there?
A1 Valera, Luca
A1 Alamos, Florencia
A1 Ramos, Paulina
A1 Vera, Tomás
K1 Metaverso
K1 Avatares
K1 Filosofía de las Nuevas Tecnologías
K1 Ontología virtual
K1 Incorporación digital
AB The metaverse, enabled by technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI), challenges our traditional understanding of reality, identity, and corporeality. It offers immersive virtual experiences that blur the lines between the real and the synthetic, creating new opportunities for human interaction, expression, and self-exploration. In this paper, we explore (i) the technological advancements driving the development of the metaverse and its potential applications across various sectors; (ii) the avatar concept, a digital representation of oneself within the metaverse, and its implications for identity and presence; and (iii) the profound impact on our perception and understanding of reality and the complex philosophical and ethical questions it raises. The metaverse stands as a novel frontier in human experience, presenting both opportunities and challenges. It demands a critical reassessment of how we perceive embodiment, awareness, and identity in this digital era. While we embrace its potential to expand human capabilities, we must remain mindful of its risks and ensure its ethical and responsible social integration.
PB Springer Nature
SN 0951-5666
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/79019
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/79019
LA eng
NO AI & Society, 2025.
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 25-oct-2025