To Act In The Metaverse | (in)visible: Learning

: The title "(In)visible" refers to the tension between visibility and invisibility in data culture—how we gain agency through digital presence while simultaneously being tracked and controlled.

(IN)VISIBLE: Learning to Act in the Metaverse - Springer Nature

: Traces the history of information dissemination and early visionaries like Paul Otlet. (In)visible: Learning to Act in the Metaverse

Sonvilla-Weiss argues that the Metaverse is not just 3D worlds like Second Life , but the entire digitally networked universe that shapes how we communicate and learn. The book is structured into five thematic chapters:

: Examines the exponential growth of data collection, global mapping (e.g., Google Earth), and privacy implications. : The title "(In)visible" refers to the tension

: Focuses on education, analyzing the "art-science coalition" and the potential of e-learning to handle modern complexity. Key Themes

: Explores navigation in virtual space and the changing dynamics of personal space and participation. The book is structured into five thematic chapters:

: Drawing on his background as a professor of ePedagogy, Sonvilla-Weiss highlights both the "amazing potential" and the current pitfalls of virtual education, noting it still struggles to match the efficacy of face-to-face interaction. Critical Reception