Speaking at the TRT International Metaverse and Broadcasting Forum held in Istanbul, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun made statements about the metaverse.
Speaking at the TRT International Metaverse and Broadcasting Forum, Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said:
Undoubtedly, the metaverse; It offers a new vision of the world for individuals, states and the global community, but as in every technological development, we have to consider the opportunities and threats of the metaverse medium. It is vital to be in these developments and to read them correctly in order to seize the opportunities brought by the ‘Metaverse’ and to oppose the threats.
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The metaverse, which has recently gained popularity in Turkey and the whole world, market share in the market will be very large in the future is being considered.
Stating that he believes that Turkey should be a part of the metaverse with all its means, Altun said:
If the metaverse is a simulation universe, then can we talk about a border between reality and image? Are we talking about the disappearance of truth? The idea of connecting the human brain to the virtual world may not be a problem in the first place for the sake of entertainment, comfort and financial gain. However, it is an undeniable fact that this will exacerbate many existing problems, including ‘digital colonialism’, ‘digital siege’ and ‘digital fascism’. To all these concerns, which have increased with the growth of the simulation industry, it can be added that the big technology companies that claim to design this transformation now position themselves as publishers. Therefore, in the upcoming period, we need to be prepared and vigilant against the threats and dangers posed by digitalization and technology as well as the opportunities it offers.
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In addition, Altun said: “Our Presidency, together with all our institutions and organizations, believe that the ‘metaverse’ will benefit humanity. We believe that it should be developed to provide” said.