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Johns Hopkins conducting spinal surgeries using game engine visualization.
Military training simulations built with Unreal Engine.
Airports like Hong Kong International Airport managing operations via 3D simulations.
Cities leveraging graphics-based computing for urban planning.
These instances demonstrate that graphics-rich, real-time digital environments are already woven into many aspects of real-world operations. The difference is that these are not yet fully interconnected or persistent but indicate the trajectory toward a holistic Metaverse.
The Time to Prepare Is Now
Forecasts indicate rapid growth, making it imperative for society—governments, businesses, individuals—to understand the implications. The rise of the Metaverse raises vital questions about: