Contiguous identities

In October 2021, Facebook, Inc. changed its name to “Meta Platforms, Inc.” A key part of this rebranding involved Facebook’s long-term focus on virtual reality (VR) and the future supposed Metaverse. Significantly, as November users have only been able access VR space Meta if they sign in through their social networking account. While Facebook has suggested it will change future, specifics yet be explained. The purpose article, therefore, is explore implications identity within tethered a corresponding Here we suggest self currently being forged forms connective tissue between (1) early accounts online communication enabling body left behind (2) more embodied approaches context digitality. We then argue that not singular entity per se but contiguous connection lived experience data gathered media about associated with said experience. Finally, conceptualizations (and Meta’s role identity) become pressing attempts build “Metaverse” coming years.