Mall Shopping is NOT Obsolete vs the Metaverse
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Hey friends,
So yesterday, I went to the mall looking for the Juicy Couture x Forever 21 collab. I recently heard of it but the collection dropped a while ago and I wanted to see the clothes in person. I figured it was going to be an experience once I see and feel that signature velour, so off to the mall we go!
I had to get my nails done first though, that was the first stop. Then I got hungry and decided to go downtown to a birria taco spot that I had passed by before. I love my birria.
We hit the mall and I get distracted at Zara with their fuzzy jackets. Love fuzzy jackets!! Finally at Forever 21.... and guess what. They are SOLD OUT!!
Ugh, no fret though. I did walk away with a cute hair accessory and the mall experience of seeing and touching the clothes in person. I was looking at clothes online the night before but really, it is nothing compared to seeing it in person. Something to think about as we enter the Metaverse era...
I would have never seen how cute the Banana Republic teddy coat if I wasn't physically present. These mall windows and physical experience still serve as an important part of, not only our shopping experience, but our human experience.
Touch was something the Zuck wanted to bring about in the Metaverse through haptic feedback. That definitely sounds innovative but it makes me think, how would they accomplish this? And what will come of our physical world?
This might be a little spiritual but I really think this human experience is integral to this earthly realm. Technology is cool but what about the real life consequences such as loneliness, isolation, and downtrend of overall life quality? Did the quarantine really try to psyop us that hugs are bad? When was the last time you had a quality cuddle session and know that the hot body touch of someone/a pet you care, trust, love, or even like is priceless. It's not interchangeable. There is nothing like it.
Not even getting into cultural structures surrounding close touch. There is definitely a lot to process and I would love to talk more but I am hungry 😂 I'll catch you later friends and let's chat.