229 | Building a HiTech World in Topia: The Future of Online Connection

Ever wonder what it would be like to actually walk around in your virtual meetings or courses? Not just stare at rectangles on a screen or more videos, but actually move through a space, bump into other people, and build the environment you're meeting in?We're kicking off our 2026 Topia series, and this episode is all about why we're convinced this tool is quietly revolutionizing virtual collaboration. Josh and Will dive into what makes Topia special, share a live building demo, and map out our plans to create custom HiTech Podcast spaces throughout the year. Whether you're tired of traditional video calls or just curious about the future of remote work, you'll walk away with fresh perspectives on how virtual spaces can actually feel... well, more real.Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, social links, and ways to support us.Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Check out our episodes on the Reflection App, and then sign-up for the App⁠ today! We promise that the free version is enough, but if you want the extra features, paying up is even better with our affiliate discount.Ever wanted to create detailed walkthroughs in the easiest way possible? Check out our episode on Scribe and all that it can do for your training needs, SOPs, or troubleshooting docs.Build a world limited only by your imagination in Topia! A virtual world-building tool built to bring you and any of your virtual guests together. Interested in signing up and learning more? Reach out to us or Topia and let them know we sent you!