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[–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I'm more referring to the idea of erasing images of homeless people or pride flags, which the article does mention. I know it's intended as food for thought, and I see the angle, but who is taking a stroll downtown with a headset on?

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    When the technology has shrunk enough to be comfortable for extended periods of time and the displays + cameras are good enough to prevent distortion and other weird effects, probably some people (that have disposable income)! It’s still early expensive tech so adoption isn’t going to be widespread

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    Those people are in for a rude awakening when it turns out an erased person can still give them a wack across the head.

    VR hype/doom really tends to downplay the importance of material reality. VR offers no shelter, no food, no sex, no true impact in the world. It is only a platform for media.

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