The Metaverse, MedTech, and the Ethics of Emergent Technology with Christopher Lafayette

While the metaverse is a relatively new concept for most of us, this week’s guest has worked in this space for some time.Our guest on Manufacturing Happy Hour is emergent technologist and GatherVerse founder, Christopher Lafayette.Tune in to hear about Christopher’s background, what his job title really means, his take on the metaverse’s role in manufacturing and MedTech and the importance of inclusion and diversity in tech.Plus, Christopher explains skepticism towards the metaverse and the reasons behind it. It’s a meaty one, so be ready to immerse yourself in a metaverse masterclass.In this episode, find out:What an emergent technologist doesWhy the metaverse is a game changer for manufacturingHow MedTech could change in the metaverseWhy people are right to be skeptical of tech advancementsThe right way to bring manufacturing into the conversationAbout awareness and education surrounding the metaverseWhether we should care about the metaverseAbout the metaverse and diversity/inclusionHow to approach skeptics About Christopher’s LinkedIn Learning classEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It’s feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“When we think of the metaverse, we ingress into entertainment. But medical technology has the single biggest global impact.”“It’s important for (tech) leadership to get good-sourced information from people who actually know what they’re talking about.”“The metaverse is here, but as we know it today. We can’t put in concrete terms that “this is what it is” because we don’t completely know what it’s going to be.”Links & mentions:Official Website - Christopher Lafayette, connect with Christopher on areas of expertise, events, press, and speaking categories across the metaverse, NFTs, tech inclusion, MedTech, and removing barriers to innovation GatherVerse, a global ecosystem where communities gather, discuss, and share human-centered approaches to the metaverseBlack Technology Mentorship Program, a mentor-mentee program that inspires, educates, and brings underserved Black communities into technologyCourse - What is the Metaverse?, Christopher’s official course on the metaverse on LinkedIn LearningConnect with Christopher on LinkedInFollow Christopher on TwitterFollow Christopher on InstagramMake sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.