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What is the metaverse, and do I have to care?

The Verge

There are also broader metaverse-related taxonomies like one from game designer Raph Koster , who draws a distinction between “online worlds,” “multiverses,” and “metaverses.” To Koster, online worlds are digital spaces — from rich 3D environments to text-based ones — focused on one main theme.

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Guest Post by Laura Norvig: Friendfeed As Nonprofit Technology Water Cooler

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Synchronous events there include the monthly #4change conversations. Laura Norvig manages the lending library, website taxonomy, and social media presence for the Resouce Center of the Corporation for National and Community Service. (Just kidding, and these are only seven of about 20 reasons I love Friendfeed). If yes, how is it going?