I don't see that as ironic. It in fact reinforces the importance of the metaverse. If there is a benefit to being in person, but not everyone can physically be in person being virtually present would be the next best thing.If presence wasn't shown to be valuable it would mean that the metaverse wouldn't be valuable for work purposes.
Remote work is here to stay in society so finding ways to improve it will be valuable.
> If presence wasn't shown to be valuable it would mean that the metaverse wouldn't be valuable for work purposes.
Outside of some very specific circumstances, I have a hard time seeing the value of VR meeting for work purposes that regular old video chat doesn't already have.
Regular video chat doesn't have the same social cues and falls apart once you go above more than 2 people in a call. Group calls with presence is a much more natural experience.
Remote work is here to stay in society so finding ways to improve it will be valuable.