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Ask HN: Would you sign up for an immersive VR under these conditions?

by whereis on 6/8/21, 4:45 AM with 2 comments

Ask HN: Would you sign up for an immersive VR under these conditions?

* You have no knowledge of the fact that you're in a virtual reality

* The simulation will threaten you with eternal torture if you attempt to remove the headset early

* If you resist the programming, the simulation will psychologically and/or physically torment you such that you'll eventually remain in a perpetual state of suicidal ideation

* If you accept the simulation, you'll be rewarded with pleasure and fulfillment as desired

  • by Aeronwen on 6/8/21, 10:38 AM

    The state machine of those conditions ends up generating the outline to a PKD novel.

    I'll avoid your schizophrenia generator, thanks.