"Meta": evolution of the definition and content

Abstract

The content of the definition "meta", found in different languages (Greek, Polish, French, etc.), in literary works of science fiction writers, as well as in scientific papers of researchers, is analyzed. The article considers the peculiarities of immersive space-time environment - a meta-universe developed on the basis of advanced tech-nologies (AI, blockchain, etc.) and perceived as part of the virtual global culture of the XXI century.