Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. In this week's episode, we talk to virtual reality expert Prof David Reid.

He explains the metaverse – a new form of internet focused on interactivity that we could all be experiencing very soon.

Find Instant Genius on your preferred podcast platform here: instantgenius.podlink.to/Podcast

And if that's not enough, you can hear even more from David on Instant Genius Extra.

On this subscription-only show, available on Apple Podcasts, we take a deeper dive into the topics covered on Instant Genius. In this episode, David explains the barriers the metaverse needs to overcome if it wants to be truly accessible for all.

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Alex Hughes

Alex is a staff writer at BBC Science Focus. He has worked for a number of brands covering technology and science with an interest in consumer tech, robotics, AI and future technology.

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