No one quite agrees on how to precisely define the metaverse. But, Cathy Hackl, futurist, metaverse expert, and author joins McKinsey partner, Mina Alaghband, to share her informed take on what the metaverse is, how it’s currently manifesting, and walks us through a metaverse day-in-the-life.
 


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No one quite agrees on how to precisely define the metaverse. But, Cathy Hackl, futurist, metaverse expert, and author joins McKinsey partner, Mina Alaghband, to share her informed take on what the metaverse is, how it’s currently manifesting, and walks us through a metaverse day-in-the-life.
 
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 For more information: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcast

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Although the relentless rise of generative AI (gen AI) has many fearing for the loss of their livelihoods to machines, former Fortune CEO Alan Murray argues that it may actually end up benefiting management and workers alike. In this episode of the <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/at-the-edge-podcast">At the Edge</a> podcast, former Fortune CEO and editor Alan Murray speaks with McKinsey’s Lareina Yee about why gen AI marks a turning point in human history, one that must be carefully managed for the good of business and society.

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