Metaverse Territorial Scale: A New Paradigm for Spatial Analysis

The Metaverse Territorial Scale is a novel category of spatial analysis, extending beyond conventional physical scales. It conceptualizes the metaverse as a distinct territory, shaped not only by geographical contiguity but also by power relations that emerge through digital interactions, code infra...

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發表在:Encyclopedia
主要作者: Giovana Goretti Feijó Almeida
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語言:英语
出版: MDPI AG 2025-09-01
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在線閱讀:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/5/3/139
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總結:The Metaverse Territorial Scale is a novel category of spatial analysis, extending beyond conventional physical scales. It conceptualizes the metaverse as a distinct territory, shaped not only by geographical contiguity but also by power relations that emerge through digital interactions, code infrastructures, and platform-based governance in an immersive space undergoing continuous co-production. This concept is rooted in the theory of territory, which defines it as a space produced by the action of social actors. However, the theory is expanded to a domain where territorialization transcends physical materiality and generates new forms of territorialities. Consequently, the scale proposed is considered a valuable addition to the existing array of scales, including traditional categories such as local, regional, national, and global scales. This phenomenon differs fundamentally from geographical scales due to the absence of physical barriers, which endows it with unparalleled adaptability and scalability. This allows the overlapping of multiple spatial logics within the same virtual environment, characterized by a high degree of immersion. The “Metaverse Territorial Scale” is therefore a conceptualization of a virtual-immersive spatial dimension that is not static; it is continuously shaped and redefined by user interactions and underlying technological innovations. Consequently, analysis from the perspective of this scale is essential for understanding the spatial and power dynamics that manifest themselves in cyberspace.
ISSN:2673-8392