Society Without People

The Social Implications of the Metaverse and AI
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-11-123581-3
Verlag: De Gruyter

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 230 mm

Reihe: ISSN

is the first major scholarly analysis of the profound social and cultural effects of emerging technologies such as generative AI and the Metaverse. Using an approachable style and compelling scenarios, Pieper and Nelson examine the potential ways these technologies will shape identity, institutions, relationships, communities, power, and personhood itself in the near future. Introducing the theory of Gamism, the authors suggest that the logic of games could serve as the new ideology governing this strange, exciting world. One question underlies each chapter: how can humans flourish in the midst of such rapid and deep changes? It is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of society and technology.

Zielgruppe

Scholars and students of Digital Sociology, Digital Studies, Scie

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pieper, Christopher

Nelson, Justin

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Virtuelle Realität, Erweiterte Realität
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Digital Lifestyle Computerspiele, Internetspiele
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Sozialprognosen
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Kommunikationswissenschaften Digitale Medien, Internet, Telekommunikation

Über Autor(innen)

Christopher M. Pieper is Senior Lecturer of Sociology at Baylor University in Waco, TX. His research interests include political sociology, social theory, religion, and technology/media. He is also the author of and .

Justin J. Nelson is Associate Professor of Sociology at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC. His research interests include technology/media, rural communities, family, and religion with articles published in , , , and .

Christopher M. Pieper is Senior Lecturer of Sociology at Baylor University in Waco, TX. His research interests include political sociology, social theory, religion, and technology/media. He is also the author of and .

Justin J. Nelson is Associate Professor of Sociology at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC. His research interests include technology/media, rural communities, family, and religion with articles published in , , , and .