Mark Zuckerberg on Building the Future of Connection

A virtual-reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users

The metaverse is basically the next step.

virtual realityVRaugmented realityAR

having a shape like a curve; not straight

The large curved screen glows.

bentbowedarched

The condition of being transparent

That means transparency.

opennessaccountability

relating to the future

a futuristic design

advancedmodern

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others

a compassionate response

empatheticsympathetic

to take someone's attention away from what they are trying to do

Try not to distract other students.

draw awaydivertsidetrack

In a gradual manner; slowly and by degrees

The pain gradually subsided.

bit by bitprogressivelysteadily

In a way that is planned or intended

When used intentionally, technology can help people feel closer.

on purposedeliberatelypurposely

Step-by-step procedures or sets of rules for calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer

The company uses complex algorithms to predict consumer behavior.

computationdata analysismachine learning

the act of expressing disapproval of someone or something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities

The project has attracted criticism from environmental groups.

reproachcensurecondemnationstricture

visual representations or depictions

A large curved screen glows with images of virtual landscapes.

picturesgraphicsvisuals

to work together with other people to achieve something

The two scientists collaborated on the report.

team upwork togethercooperatejoin forces