Luxury Living in the ASI Era
begusgasper · x · 2026-07-15
The author imagines that in a post-ASI world, the ultimate luxury won't be high-tech living, but residing in a place where people still visit markets, vendors hawk their goods, and customers are drawn in through haggling and flattery.
This post isn't about tech specs; it's a nostalgic reflection on the value of "human touch" and traditional street life. As everything becomes highly automated, lifestyles filled with genuine interaction and earthly charm will be viewed as incredibly scarce.
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