How will the metaverse go over with progressives? Not so good from early signs.
A few years ago, a new African supermodel by the name of Shudu Gram appeared on Instagram and was greeted rapturously, until some weeks later, she was revealed to be the digital creation of a white, male British fashion photographer. Cue the complaints about “digital blackface,” “identity tourism” and hijacking opportunities meant for real black influencers or at least black programmers.