According to a recent survey of more than 2,500 U.S. adults, people are currently more likely to fear the metaverse than be excited about it. Only 7% of respondents said the idea of a metaverse – virtual worlds where you can interact with friends and coworkers, play games and watch live events, all with a VR headset – made them “more excited” about the future. Almost one-third of respondents said it made them “more scared.” The largest contingent – 58% – answered “neither,” suggesting that the majority of Americans still treat the idea of the metaverse with relative indifference. -CNBC