Facebook have recently changed their name to meta, announcing their step into the virtual reality space. They have launched a new digital social space called ‘metaverse’. This artificial universe plans to immerse you into a world of fantasy. With this technology one can imitate or rather simulate a world with whatever situations their mind can imagine. Hanging out with friends, owning real estate, forming intimate relationships, attending concerts, the possibilities are endless. THIS IS INSANITY. I mean seriously how can one man expect to get away with causing mass depression, anxiety, suicide, all types of mental health issues for a whole generation then have the nerve to try and take them even further away from reality. The man I talk of is Mark Zuckerberg, talks like a robot, stares like a robot, has loads of money from poising the youth and greater society, and still wants to create more addicting technology!
The problem with virtual reality universes
Okay so if this technological trap doesn’t already scream evil then let me break down just the power this platform will posses if this catches on.
First of all meta plans to harvest your data, this has already been an issue with Facebook seeing all your photos, conversations, spending habits, etc. Now in the metaverse this corporation will track your psychological behaviour to collect data and sell to the highest bidder. This is basically looking into your soul then harvesting it.
Secondly lets talk about the ability to simulate intimate relationships on the metaverse. I imagine the possibility to create yourself the ultimate partner. Physical traits, personality, sexual preferences, the lot! This will be great for weak people. People who don’t understand the value of work, who don’t care to push themselves or step out their comfort zone. People who seek instant validation. Do these people sound familiar? Oh yeah its probably because Mark has been priming the youth to act like this via his current social media presence. Its an evil genius who has plotted to weaken the population and have then deeply addicted to instant gratification, and now if offering up the final frontier of his vision to have mass human surveillance and control. Not only is it possible to create robot partners but this tech also opens the door to major violation via cat fishing. I mean seriously, how many people caught feelings on club penguin, or Minecraft, or GTA. This is gonna be a serious problem, keep your kids away.
Honestly I could talk about the issues with this all day, how it promotes laziness, messes with our dopamine, creates massive addiction, dissolves our culture, morphs relationships. I don’t know what else to say to be honest, its a damn virtual world it isn’t real, don’t be weak, don’t give it your soul!
Written with feeling. I feel bad too as i let my kids use Club Penguin even though i knew it was doing something strange to them… Nicola