Conversing in the Metaverse

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ISBN: 9781350338555

The Embodied Future of Online Communication

Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford, UK)

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
19 February 2026

Sociolinguistics; Semantics; Communication studies; Impact of science & technology on society

How do metaverse technologies change how we communicate with each other? This book explores how existing metaverse technologies affect our communication, both verbal and non-verbal, as well as the ramifications of these effects.

Communication is central to the human experience, and how we currently communicate (and will communicate) can affect our sense of identity and relationships with others, which can have huge long term societal repercussions. Utilising methods of digital ethnography and linguistic landscape, this book takes an in-depth look at what exactly the metaverse is—or will be—and tracks the technological and societal trends that surround it. To do so, it questions what differentiates the metaverse from earlier connected virtual worlds like World of Warcraft or Second Life, and features extracts from interviews with the users and developers of current metaverses, such as Roblox, Minecraft, and Gather.town. It also investigates the impact of the pandemic in changing and accelerating how we communicate in virtual spaces.

By: Jieun Kiaer (University of Oxford UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781350338555
ISBN 10: 1350338559
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 19 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Note on the Text 1. Into the Metaverse 2. Inhabitants of the Metaverse 3. Metaverse Diversity 4. Immersive Communication 5. Metaverse Psychology 6. Learning in the Metaverse 7. Case Studies 8. Future of the Metaverse References Index

Jieun Kiaer is Professor of Korean Language and Linguistics at the University of Oxford, UK.

Reviews for Conversing in the Metaverse: The Embodied Future of Online Communication

""A valuable resource that gives meaningful answers to what the metaverse is, what it means for humanity, and what we need to prepare for the coming trend."" --Young-Sung Kwon, Dong-A University, South Korea