Selected Writings on Metaverse

by Simone Puorto

"Selected Writings on Metaverse” is a collection of essays and interviews by Simone Puorto, one of the most controversial and visionary Italian futurists of our time. Through his writings, Puorto explores the interactions between technology, ethics, and philosophy, with a focus on the business applications of tech. His work has been inspired by his passion for innovation, sustainability, and positive social impact.

Simone Puorto gained great notoriety in 2021 when he launched the first event dedicated to the travel and hospitality sector in the Polybius.

Puorto is also a published author and keynote speaker and has lectured at some of the world's most prestigious universities. In this book, he explores topics such as artificial intelligence, extended reality, NFTs, and Web3, offering a unique and stimulating vision of the future of technology and society.

Through his interviews, Simone Puorto invites the reader to explore emerging technologies' possible ethical, social, and cultural implications. His writings offer a thought-provoking perspective for those who wish to understand better the future of tech and its impact on society. These short writings represent a unique opportunity to explore the thoughts and ideas of one of our time's most visionary and controversial Italian consultants.

Simone Puorto is a visionary advisor and keynote speaker with 25 years of industry experience. He is a published author (x4) and has been instrumental in organizing the first-ever travel and hospitality event in the metaverse, Polybius. Simone is a sought-after MBA lecturer at esteemed institutions such as ESSEC, Les Roches, 24Ore BS, Parma University, Ca' Foscari, Swiss Hotel Management School, and IMHI. He sits on the advisory board of several leading companies, including BWG, RobosizeME, Vision, TelltheHotel, E23 Delivery, GAIN, KIRE, and PlayHotel. As Metaverse Evangelist for Olimaint and Hospitality Net, Simone is dedicated to exploring the future of travel and hospitality. He is also the founder of the highly acclaimed Travel Singularity consulting firm. Based between Rome and Paris, Simone is passionate about shaping the future of travel through innovative and sustainable solutions.

118 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2023

About the author

Simone Puorto is a techno-philosopher, consultant with over 25 years of international experience, and the prolific author of five best-selling books exploring the intersection of technology and the travel industry. He is Head of Emerging Trends & Strategic Innovation at Hospitality Net, the leading global platform for hospitality professionals. Simone also serves as a board advisor to more than a dozen global tech companies, including BWG Global, RobosizeME, Sleap, and E23. He is the founder of several innovation-driven ventures at the forefront of hospitality and technology, including Travel Singularity, Elegia, and Rebyū. Simone made history by organizing Polybius, the world's first hospitality event held entirely in the metaverse. In the academic sphere, he is a respected MBA lecturer, collaborating with top-tier institutions such as EHL Hospitality Business School, Les Roches, SHMS, Glion, ESSEC, 24Ore Business School, LUISS, Forte Village's Master Five Stars Hotel Management program, IULM, Ca' Foscari, Università di Roma Tre, University of Parma, and IMHI. His written work includes over 300 published articles featured on leading platforms such as Hospitality Net, PhocusWire, TendanceHotellerie.fr, Hotel-Online, HOTELS Magazine, Skift, HotelTechReport.com, 10 Minutes Hotels, HFTP, and Robonomics: The Journal of the Automated Economy, in addition to more than 100 others published under pseudonyms or as a ghostwriter. He describes himself as a "digital bodhisattva," blending philosophical inquiry with technological advocacy to relentlessly explore and expand the boundaries of human potential.