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  • QuillcrestFalconer [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    The future of virtual reality is far more than just video games. Silicon Valley sees the creation of virtual worlds as the ultimate free-market solution to a political problem. In a world of increasing wealth inequality, environmental disaster, and political instability, why not sell everyone a device that whisks them away to a virtual world free of pain and suffering?

    Jesus Christ, just sell everyone opioids. It's cheaper and North America is already doing it.

    • MasterCombine [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      Crazy idea: What if instead we seize those billionaires’ wealth and use it to reduce pain and suffering in the real world?