Younger generations expect to spend a lot more time in the metaverse

Aug 19, 2022

A survey from McKinsey refutes some of the skepticism directed at the metaverse.

A survey from McKinsey refutes some of the skepticism directed at the metaverse. Image: Unsplash/ UK Black Tech

Adario Strange

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It found that Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X consumers expect to spend between four and five hours a day in the metaverse in the next five years.

It found that Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X consumers expect to spend between four and five hours a day in the metaverse in the next five years. Image: Quartz.

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