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Escapism already on the rise

The phenomenon of escapism is not new.

With millions of such individuals, the economic and societal impact on Japan is palpable.

Happy young woman using a virtual reality headset

A person using a generic VR headset

This trend is not confined to Japan.

Daniel Faggella, Founder and Head of Research, Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research.

For many users, this time will shift into virtual worlds.

Such a system could conjure experiences that are better than real.

We could imagine similar dynamics for simulating fun experiences with AI friends, or romantic partners.

Today, winning certain accolades inFortniteis more fulfilling to some young men than starting abusinessor a career.

To augment and encourage contributors, not merely lotus eaters.

Technology alone cannot solve the problem.

Ultimately, the issue at hand is a profound one: what do we truly want for our lives?

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