The Metaverse
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Editor's review
The core value of the book lies in its success in thoroughly "disenchanting" a seemingly illusory concept and breaking it down into understandable technical paths and business maps. The author not only sorts out the underlying technologies that build the metaverse, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and interaction technologies, but also focuses on key elements that will profoundly shape future social forms, including digital identity, digital assets, and decentralized organizations. The analysis goes beyond a simple listing of technologies and attempts to construct a cognitive framework for understanding a new paradigm of digital civilization. For readers who wish to understand the next generation of the internet rather than merely chase hot topics, this book offers rare depth and systematicity.
It should be noted that some views in the book represent predictions from a particular investment perspective, and readers should maintain critical thinking and combine information from other perspectives when making comprehensive judgments. Overall, this is an introductory and advanced guide that helps readers build a structural understanding of the metaverse, and its content density and informational value stand out among early works on the same theme.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Technology enthusiasts with a strong interest in the next generation of the internet and the development trends of the digital economy
- Professionals in internet, investment, and strategic research who need to build systematic industry knowledge
- Beginners who wish to understand the core concepts and technical logic of the metaverse and avoid being misled by pan-entertainment interpretations
- Thinkers concerned with frontier social issues such as digital identity, virtual economies, and data rights
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting specific metaverse development technology tutorials or coding practice
- Readers seeking only light entertainment reading or lacking patience for industry analysis
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read the preface and table of contents first to grasp the complete analytical framework constructed by the author, then read each chapter in detail
- While reading, consult the references at the end of the book to further explore relevant technology white papers or industry reports for deeper understanding
- For the parts involving economic models and social impact, compare them with current relevant news and cases for reflective thinking
About the publisher
China Translation & Publishing House specializes in Chinese and foreign language learning and cultural exchange, publishing in such areas as foreign literature, essays and miscellaneous writings, folk literature, examinations, and finance. Its catalog shows a sustained commitment to bilingual Chinese-English editions, including Shakespeare's Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth in English-Chinese editions, alongside Nineteen Eighty-Four, Jane Eyre, The Call of the Wild, Selected Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe, and Shen Fu's Six Records of a Floating Life. Its authors and translators include Shakespeare, Zhu Shenghao, Charlotte Brontë, Jack London, and Shen Fu. As public information is limited, its full product lines and recent publishing plans are not detailed here; this profile reflects only the bilingual literature and language-learning focus evident in its available titles.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序一 “元宇宙”和“后人类社会”
- 序二 “元宇宙”与“区块链”
- 序三 元宇宙：新一代无限网络
- 序四 元宇宙，人类的初心
- 前言 当经济学“遇见”元宇宙
- 01 元宇宙即将到来
- Roblox创世纪
- 元宇宙中逍遥游
- 谁来补苍天？
- 互联网进化的终极形态
- 02 M世代，元宇宙的创世居民
- M世代的互联网纪年
- 自我实现的世代呼唤
- 圈层文化
- 突破想象的极限，创造无尽的世界
- 03 游戏，寒武纪大爆发
- 游戏，是文明的起源
- 游戏，是元宇宙的胚胎发育期
- 游戏，拉动上游产业的发展
- 传统产业数字化发展之路，需融入元宇宙要素
- 04 元宇宙经济学
- 元宇宙经济是数字经济中最活跃、最具革命性的部分
- 重新思考传统经济学的假设和“规律”
- 元宇宙经济的四个要素
- 元宇宙经济的四个特征
- 实现DC/EP在元宇宙经济中的法币地位
- 05 自治的乌托邦
- 美国政府“不作为”vs平台公司“不作恶”
- 去中心化的尝试，理想照进现实
- 两种治理方式的比较
- 游戏，并非逃离现实的桃花源
- 治理模式，依然在求索的路上
- 06 抢占超大陆
- 超大陆的边缘就是数字市场的边界
- 元宇宙的新基建
- 两个超大陆——鸿蒙和以太坊
- 传统产业的超大陆——EOP
- 07 虫洞，在元宇宙间自由穿梭
- 三维，超越手机的平面世界
- 终端的进步与产业的变革
- 后人类社会和硅基生命
- 元宇宙的认识论，你在第几层？
- 后记
- 参考文献
- 专家推荐 （排名不分先后，按姓氏拼音排序）
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About the author
Zhao Guodong is a Chinese book author about whom limited public information is available. His works span several fields, including educational technology, finance and the metaverse, and historical figures. Judging from the eight titles in the library, he was an early writer on micro-lessons, MOOCs, and flipped classrooms, producing beginner and advanced tutorials on instructional design and practice for teachers and teaching administrators. He later turned to the digital economy and emerging technologies, writing on blockchain, big data, and the intelligent economy, as well as several popular books on the concept of the metaverse, including one on its application in government affairs. He has also written a biographical work on Emperor Taizu of Song. Overall, his writing emphasizes popularization and practical guidance, closely follows trends in technology and education, and covers a broad range of subjects, making it suitable as introductory reading for general readers and practitioners.
Yi Huanhuan is a writer on finance and technology about whom little public information is available; four works are currently known, including General Artificial Intelligence, The Metaverse, Metaverse Investment and Metaverse Tokens. Judging from these titles, his writing centers on artificial intelligence and the metaverse, two of the most closely watched technological and commercial themes of recent years, and moves from the concepts themselves to more practical matters such as investment and tokens. In common classifications his books are placed under finance and personal finance, suggesting that readers regard them as accessible trend and investment reading rather than purely technical monographs. On the available evidence, his prose aims to explain emerging concepts clearly and plainly, helping general readers grasp the business logic and asset opportunities behind technological waves. Since his biography, education and professional background are not found in public sources, no speculation is offered here; his profile is presented solely through the subjects and categories of his works.
Xu Yuanzhong is a Chinese author whose work focuses on the intersections of emerging technology with finance and education. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, birth and death years, and educational background are not clearly documented. Three of his works are currently included in the collection: Metaverse, Metaverse Tokens, and Metaverse Education. Their subjects center on the concept of the metaverse and its applications in asset forms and educational settings, indicating that his writing emphasizes accessible explanations of frontier technology trends and their practical extensions. The three works unfold around the same theme, forming a progressive structure from concept to tokens to education, and reflecting the author's sustained thinking about how new technologies enter economic and educational systems. His style leans toward conceptual clarification and discussion of paths forward, aimed at general readers, and has generated some discussion among readers in finance and education.
