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And Even The Blind Shall See.

Chat GPT-4 V (with Vision) We haven't even gotten comfortable with Chat GPT-4 yet, and we have a whole new generative AI paradigm to learn. Adding Vision capability to the Chat GPT universe means that, when the tech matures, blind people will be able to have the world interpreted for them on the fly. Already, GPT-4V can take an image of an interface, and instantly create the computer code necessary to create it. Any image now has the interpretive benefit of the entire Chat GPT database behind it. I can envision (pardon the pun) a world in which vision impaired humans will be able to walk around with Smartglasses that orally interpret the world for the user, with depth that even the human eye and brain can't imitate. For those who want to focus on the flaws of early iterations, as this article does, and for the naysayers who want to talk about the risk of a world in which computers can think for us, I say the benefits far outweigh the risks, and, as time has proven, technological advances can't be stopped anyway. Let's learn to live with them, and enhance the ability of our human species to engage life, for as long as we are graced to live it.

Sometimes Technology Can Go Too Far.

I enjoy my VR glasses. I can visit faraway places, and watch movies on a big screen. But, putting on a headset is not cooler than the real thing. So, I make an effort to get out and about as much as I can. I had many Boy Scout camp, and other summer camp experiences as a child, and wouldn't trade them for anything. We need to advocate for reality reality for our children, if we expect them to have any connection to a healthy lifestyle. 

Forget AI - It's Time For A Little AR.

Here is a novel concept. How about spending some time in Actual Reality? You will be amazed at the wonders you can see. And, interaction with the environment is as easy as walking around and touching things.

 

Christmas Week - What Will You Do With The Time Off?

I love Christmas. I love having a long holiday to spend with my hobbies and interests. One of my favorite things is to delve into the many aspects of my technology that I don't have the time to deal with normally. Today, I updated all of my Virtual Reality apps, and played a game of chess with the computer. It is very cool to be transported into a virtual world in which you move pieces around the board with virtual hands. Once you suspend your disbelief, you can actually feel a part of the environment. I tend to set the computer on "dumber than dumb", so that I can pretend I am the best chess player in the world. Hey, I am in a pretend environment. Why not? But, another favorite thing is to try out all of the complications that modern smartwatches provide. You won't believe some of the things these marvelous wrist computers can do. I love that I can set a chime for every hour on the hour, and flip the screen so that the watch controls are on the left. Since I am left handed, I wear my watch on my right wrist, and I can use the functions on the left side of the screen. Check out this great video that highlights some of the magic.

 

In The Metaverse, Nobody Knows You're Fat.

One of the things I love about setting up a FutureLawyer office in the metaverse is that I get to create myself (my avatar) any way I want. It is not photorealistic by any means; but, I get to choose my body and put my real face on top. Oh joy. Oh, happy day. I am forever a thin man, unemcumbered by the vagaries of old age. Now, I just need to find a way to transplant my brain into the computer before I die.

Can't Afford To Buy An Office Building? Buy Property In The Metaverse.

Practicing Law In The Metaverse. In case you have been asleep, Web 3.0 is becoming a thing, and many leading edge Internet users are staking a claim to virtual property in virtual space. Known as the Metaverse, the space is completely digital, and is accessed most usefully wearing a virtual reality headset, which gives the illusion of moving around in this virtual world. The implications for law practice are many. How can you be sure you aren't violating the rules regulating law practice in another state? Will cross border law practice become a bone of contention for regulators? How can you verify the identity of a client, or prospective client, when all you see is a virtual avatar that is created by someone else? How can virtual clients assess the competence of a virtual lawyer? Can legal process be served on an avatar in virtual space? Given the advances of recent decades, from block chain to mobile phones to broadband Internet, it shouldn't be discounted. However, I suspect that the metaverse is more of a toy to play with right now. That doesn't mean, however, that you shouldn't spend some time with a provider, and stake a claim to a virtual office. You don't want to miss this boat. Remember when Zoom was never used by lawyers? Maybe a virtual pandemic will spur development. In the meantime, you can check out the FutureLawyer office in the metaverse at FutureLawyer At Spatial. Email or text me to set up a time. My avatar can't wait to visit with you. And, in the metaverse, nobody knows you're fat.

 

Excuse Me, Mr. FutureLawyer. Do You Know The Way To The Metaverse?

I have been toying around with the FutureLawyer office I created a couple of years ago in the Metaverse. While the Internet speed wasn't really able to keep up then, the recent advances have made for a broader adoption by early adopters, and some businesses and law firms have created pretty compelling virtual offices that VR users are using. One Personal Injury firm in California actually sees clients virtually. Think of the Metaverse as Zoom on steroids. You create a personal avatar, and you simulate walking around in a created space, in which you can chat, in real time, with others. This enables one on one, and group communication in a 3 dimensional space. Facebook, which purchased Oculus, and the VR glasses business, has actually changed its name to Meta. Is Virtual Reality going to be mainstream in our near future? Stay tuned. For now, at least figure out how to get there. I do not recommend Dave's solution. You can't get there through a manhole cover.

It's Saturday - Let's Wander Around In The MetaVerse.

I have been playing around with Spatial.io's virtual reality platform, which allows the building of VR environments in the metaverse. In the future, the metaverse will be a place you can go while wearing a virtual reality headset, and can interact with other people anywhere in the world as if you were in the same room. In fact, you are; except that the room exists in virtual space on the Internet. Broadband speeds are finally at the point where this type of interaction is possible. I have created an office in the metaverse, which I will post about in the future; but, for now, here is a walkthrough by a guy who shows how its done. Would you have a meeting with a professional in virtual space? 

 

FutureLawyer Has A Home Office In The Metaverse.

Spatial One of the leading platforms in the Metaverse is Spatial; and, after the presentation today by Mitch Jackson, I decided to check out the site. I had forgotten that I had set up an account years ago, and it was still active. The tech has improved tremendously, and this is a photo of my Avatar and home office. I am going to play with it, and any of you who want to try out a conference with me, about any topic, let me know, and when it is ready, I will send an invite. Cool stuff.

This Is The FutureLawyer Coming To You From The Metaverse.

I have joined the metaverse, and my first stop is the room occupied by my friend and AnyLaw free research provider, Steven Tover. If you want to see the future of online meetings, it will look something like this. Like Zoom, a list of participants can be seen on the side; but, the actual event is populated by Avatars walking around in virtual space. You can have one on one or group conversations, and, since you are showing yourself in video, it is much like walking a Convention or Seminar floor in real life. I love this stuff, and predict that it will create more and better communications between humsns. I am going back now to learn about the subject of the day. Steven anticipates doing these webinars once a month.