Metaverse: creation perspectives and social consequences

The article examines one of the most global and ambitious projects aimed at creating the digital space of the future. The Metaverse, according to the Meta Corporation and other project participants, should provide ample opportunities for online users not only in the field of communication, leisure activities, but also in education, organizing their business, etc., and the global digital world itself should become as realistic as possible. The social risks of the project implementation are analyzed, primarily related to ensuring the safety of users and the moral and ethical foundations of Internet interactions. Relevance of creating a new moral paradigm for the future digital space is formulated. Outlines the relevant motivations and capabilities of the key stakeholders in public relations: the developers of the meta-universe, the business community, online users, and the State. The potential social consequences of the widespread introduction of the metaverse in the context of the development of new technologies in key areas of public life are considered.