What advice would you give to teens about using social media today?
To remain vigilant about who they interact with online, to not take the content posted on social media at face value—do your own research!—and most importantly, to build self-confidence offline. Social media has led many of us to depression due to the judgment and perception we have of others and ourselves through the content we post. The metaverse can be a place for more acceptance, inclusivity and diversity, as you can choose your identity in a very creative way, thanks to avatars.
How is new technology changing the way you work?
My mindset is to be an early adopter—to test things out as early as possible. That way I can understand and work with new technologies. For instance, mobile transformed everything: the way we work and how we interact with each other. The metaverse is similar, although still early days. It will shape the future of our social interactions, which is also influencing my work with The Sandbox and how it will impact not only my career but millions of people’s lives.
What’s your favorite blog, TikTok account, podcast or any must-follows in your media diet?
I like reading crypto-related news on Forkast, as well as CoinDesk and Cointelegraph.
