Journalism and the Metaverse

Journalism has been in a state of disruption since the development of the Internet. The Metaverse, or the future of the Internet, is likely to fuel even further disruption in journalism. This book will provide a critical examination of the implications of the Metaverse for the continuing transformation of journalism in the digital age.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Disrupting Journalism: Setting the Parameters of the Metaverse; 2. Principles of Journalism in a Virtual World: Ensuring the Pursuit of Truth; 3. Structural and Systemic Considerations in the Metaverse: Regulations, Economics, and Newsroom Organization; 4. Metaverse Reporting: Looking Inside and Out; 5. Journalists as Avatar: Evolving toward a Hybrid Model of Human and AI Reporters; 6. Users of the Metaverse: A Virtual Public; 7. Research on XR-Based Journalism: Designing News for the Metaverse; 8. Concluding Reflections: Achieving Journalistic Excellence in the Metaverse; References; Index

About the author

John V. Pavlik is professor of journalism and media studies in the School of Communication & Information at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

Summary

Journalism has been in a state of disruption since the development of the Internet. The Metaverse, or the future of the Internet, is likely to fuel even further disruption in journalism. This book will provide a critical examination of the implications of the Metaverse for the continuing transformation of journalism in the digital age.

Product details

• Authors: John V Pavlik, John V. Pavlik, Pavlik John V.
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2024
• EAN: 9781839990120
• ISBN: 978-1-83999-012-0
• No. of pages: 186
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Journalism; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Communication Policy, Press & journalism, Technology: general issues, News media and journalism, Central / national / federal government policies, Central government policies, Virtual worlds, Metaverse by 2026; extended Reality (XR)