What if I Want to be an Avatar: Moral and Legal Implications of Opting for a Life in the Metaverse

Science and Engineering Ethics · Published 2026-07-29 · DOI 10.1007/s11948-026-00614-y

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Iñigo de Miguel Beriain, Anibal M. Astobiza, Mercedes Lopez de la Peña de Pablo, Francesca Tassinari

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2026

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Beriain, I., Astobiza, A., Pablo, M., et al. (2026). What if I Want to be an Avatar: Moral and Legal Implications of Opting for a Life in the Metaverse. Science and Engineering Ethics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-026-00614-y

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