In today’s episode, Tim chats to Michael Quintana, Director of Innovation Solutions at Sony. Together they discuss the concept of ‘highlight culture’, and how VR can be used as a medium for discussion between individuals.
Topics discussed in this episode:
• Introduction [00:00 – 01:15]
• Michael’s background [01:16 – 03:35]
• Michael’s first VR project [03:36 – 05:17]
• What is Michael working on at Sony? [05:18 – 08:42]
• The Metaverse and blockchain [08:43 – 13:04]
• Highlight culture [13:05 – 17:37]
• What does the Metaverse mean to Michael? [17:38 – 26:04]
• The link between mental health and technology [34:20 – 35:54]
• Michael’s aspirations [35:55 – 40:00] • Technical challenges [40:01 – 42:42]
• What is Michael curious about? [42:43 – 45:57] • Building new realities [45:58 – 50:42]
• Social programs [50:43 – 53:44]
• Favourite theories [53:45 – 55:37]
• Book recommendations [55:38 – 57:57]
• Michael’s social media [57:58 – 58:59] Highlight sections
• Michael Quintana and Tim chat about ‘highlight culture’ [16:05 – 17:37]
• Michael Quintana explains how VR can be used as a medium for conversation [46:55 – 49:14]
• Michael Quintana and Tim chat about Solomon’s Paradox [53:45 – 55:37]
In today’s episode, Tim chats to Michael Quintana, Director of Innovation Solutions at Sony. Together they discuss the concept of ‘highlight culture’, and how VR can be used as a medium for discussion between individuals.
Topics discussed in this episode:
• Introduction [00:00 – 01:15]
• Michael’s background [01:16 – 03:35]
• Michael’s first VR project [03:36 – 05:17]
• What is Michael working on at Sony? [05:18 – 08:42]
• The Metaverse and blockchain [08:43 – 13:04]
• Highlight culture [13:05 – 17:37]
• What does the Metaverse mean to Michael? [17:38 – 26:04]
• The link between mental health and technology [34:20 – 35:54]
• Michael’s aspirations [35:55 – 40:00] • Technical challenges [40:01 – 42:42]
• What is Michael curious about? [42:43 – 45:57] • Building new realities [45:58 – 50:42]
• Social programs [50:43 – 53:44]
• Favourite theories [53:45 – 55:37]
• Book recommendations [55:38 – 57:57]
• Michael’s social media [57:58 – 58:59] Highlight sections
• Michael Quintana and Tim chat about ‘highlight culture’ [16:05 – 17:37]
• Michael Quintana explains how VR can be used as a medium for conversation [46:55 – 49:14]
• Michael Quintana and Tim chat about Solomon’s Paradox [53:45 – 55:37]
