Matthew Ball, the CEO of Epyllion, a startup adviser, and the former Head of Strategy for Amazon Studios, joins Scott to discuss the updated version of his book, “The Metaverse: Building the Spatial Internet.” We hear where to be bullish, along with his thoughts on Starlink, streaming, and AI. Follow Matthew, @ballmatthew. 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Where does the metaverse and spatial computing stand today in 2024? 02:48 What is the textbook defination of Metaverse, is that the right framing of sentence? 05:00 Which industry do you think will see the greatest success with metaverse applications? 07:20 How will the metaverse impact gaming, and who will be the key winners in this space? 10:22 What are the major challenges in building the metaverse? 14:13 How do AI and the metaverse impact military strategy and simulations? 17:38 What is your perspective on Starlink's potential and its main competitors? 21:59 Which other companies are you especially optimistic about in the current tech landscape? 24:15 How will AI impact Hollywood, and how should studios like Amazon adapt? 28:11 Do you think Netflix has done a good job with global production, particularly in countries like South Korea and Spain? 29:57 Who do you think will be the winners and losers in the current streaming wars? 32:52 How do you think streaming services will survive in the current market, and who will emerge as the strongest competitors? 35:16 Can you share your career journey and any advice for young people seeking a successful and fulfilling career? Subscribe to The Prof G Pod on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ob5psTjoUtIGYxKUp2QVy?si=ee62b5f53f794d77 Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ #metaverse #streaming #technology #netflix #gaming #epicgames #applevisionpro #meta #business #news #tech #finance #stockmarket #profg #scottgalloway #profgconversations