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Published on in Vol 9, No 10 (2022): October

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The Best Predictor of the Future—the Metaverse, Mental Health, and Lessons Learned From Current Technologies

The Best Predictor of the Future—the Metaverse, Mental Health, and Lessons Learned From Current Technologies

The Best Predictor of the Future—the Metaverse, Mental Health, and Lessons Learned From Current Technologies

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David Benrimoh1 Author Orcid Image ;   Forum D Chheda2 Author Orcid Image ;   Howard C Margolese1, 2 Author Orcid Image
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