(in)visible: Learning To Act In The Metaverse -
: 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.
: The author examines how "person-computer interfaces" outpace current social and legal discussions, necessitating new artistic and scientific strategies for engagement. (In)visible: Learning to Act in the Metaverse
: 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 : The title "(In)visible" refers to the tension
: Examines the exponential growth of data collection, global mapping (e.g., Google Earth), and privacy implications. Critical Reception : Examines the exponential growth of
: Explores navigation in virtual space and the changing dynamics of personal space and participation.
: Discusses the reversal of traditional surveillance, where individuals record and store their own data, shifting boundaries of privacy.
Reviewers describe the book as a "deceptively slim" but "tight, fast-moving" volume that bridges academic cultural theory with accessible insights for the general reader. It has been praised by figures like for being timely and essential for those designing hardware, software, or educational programs for virtual worlds.