When AI virtual experiences beat real life, reality may look depressing
VraserX · x · 2026-11-02
A thought experiment on AI's societal impact: what happens when AI can generate virtual experiences more exciting than anything most people can afford in real life? The problem may not be that virtual worlds become too good — it may be that reality suddenly appears depressing.
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