A Simulated Metaverse Society 

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"but these places are filled with corporate advertising" literally 5 seconds later sWaGbUcKs!

"We live in a Virtual Society" -Virtual Joker

So you’re saying it’s not? *Must be a glitch in the Matrix*

Lets hope jak doesn’t get eliminated for knowing too much

Isnt it weird how we have no real way of knowing if everyone around us is real or if they're just a simulation that were imagining

Bruh I spent 5 minutes looking for that 'Blank' game before watching back and realizing it wasn't real.

in a virtual city, I'd love to see anarchy in action, as that pretty much sums up what games can, and should (in my opinion) be

"Some games have tried this, back in 2021, but...." my mind went like wtf what year is this video from?

Haven’t even watched but I know I’m about to have an existential crisis

Life deadass is a simulation, ive died 5 times already. Respawned every time.

So by thinking this were breaking the fourth wall?

All of them, The virtual is so vast that it can fit all types of Governing body's and people can just choose the type of government they want to live under.(This includes Anarchys)

I would prefer a dictatorship run by me, the supreme overlord, the one above all, the one true king. But that's just me

"what government would you prefer in your digital society and why?" None. What's the point of a virtual heaven if it only tries to recreate real life?

I'd love to see an episode on really advanced genetics, and hear your thoughts. As genetics advance, and we begin to heavily modify ourselves, we might begin to ask - what does it mean to be human?

“What if real life was a simulation” What if you could record silence then play that over loud speakers at full blast to make a noisy room silent again.

"What government (if any) would you prefer in your Digital Society? & Why?" . . A government based on Democracy and 50/50 mix of Capitalism and Socialism. Why? Because why not. As a capitalist, you can compete with othe players in economic race, and as a socialist, you can help other players, especially new players to learn the mechanic of the game. And the democracy can help to develop the plot inside the society.

When the real world is broken, you gotta go somewhere.

Feels like it sometimes. Like I'm not the one making decisions for myself even though I'm typing out this comment right now but how would I know if it's only all part of a system that we've been brought into? Who am I? Cool vid

Honestly this is a masterpiece, and is no one noticing that editing? Amazing

see what's funny is like... it's gonna happen. eventually.

Maybe we don't need a "government" in a digital society. Everyone should be allowed to vote directly. Everyone should be allowed to bring up topics that need to be voted on. And every vote counts the same.

My running theory is that this IS a simulation. Think the movie Avatar kinda blended with reincarnation Buddhist style , but with souls from all over the universe. Basically I'm an alien soul(we all may be), possessing a Human electro biomechanical meat space suit uniquely adapted to allow me to survive on Earth for X amount of years and when I die I most likely go to another heavenly body or maybe Earth again and start a new simulation. Over and over. Growing as a immortal soul. Just a running theory.

Shrek be like: *Airplane Noises*

Scary times. Even Elon musk said there's a very very high chance we are in a simulation

I'm pretty addicted to youtube/podcasts/netflix. The last quote, "be with yourself", hit me like a truck. I realized there isn't a waking moment, (I even sleep with my headphones on) where I'm not avoiding a quiet moment to myself. There's a lot I've been avoiding dealing with emotionally in this way, and the thought of silence terrifies me.

If there was ever a "leak/glitch in the base code" It would be like watching a full-on war between the people trying to abuse the leak/glitch and those trying to stop them, plots would be ravaged and torn, the economy would experience unpredictable and violent surges and dry-spells, cities would disappear overnight due to people getting their accounts deleted, plots could have structures *FAR* bigger than what a one account owned plot would allow, and in the worst-case scenario... everything would be back to -square- plot one. (write more things that you think would happen in the replies)

"back in 2022" this got me confused I dont know why lmao

"what government would you prefer in your digital society and why?" A digital world makes it once again possible to establish true democracy. everyone would vote on every issue, criminal justice, changing rules, everything.

I like this work of speculative fiction because it's not totally idealized or demonized. It's just an idea based on our current social systems, rather than a moralizing tale.

Great content as always. I understand this is because of how much top-tier editing goes into these videos, but I just wanted to say I'm glad this one is over 10 minutes long. It's much more satisfying as an experience when it doesn't stop right when you get immersed.

I'm still loving these videos

i love how he talks like he's in the future making a documentary about vr

Omgeeeeeee this is trippy!!! You're description of the great Blank is almost exactly what I want build! I've created a few iterations so far, but I'm not at all fond of coding. But I'm pushing through to build it in aframe. I'm also learning UX design to just create prototypes and pitch the idea to people. So excited about building out something like that!

disrupt dude just wanted to thank you for this amazing content you always put out. it always has me so interested and i’m always dying for a new video to come out. i learn so much from you, and you quickly became my new favorite youtuber. seriously dude thank you so much for the great stuff keep it up

From my experience, a (non hereditary) absolute monarchy is the best form of government for a virtual society. The ruler chooses a council that can advise them and that they can delegate tasks to. The ruler chooses their "heir" by themselves. Should a ruler die before choosing an heir, the council will choose one. Since new rulers are chosen based on their skills and experience instead of their bloodline, they're almost always good rulers. The problem with democracy is that it creates animosity within the society. The community will divide between a conservative and a progressive faction. People will dislike eachother for supporting the other faction, but more importantly, they will never fully support the government if the other faction runs it. If instead the people don't get any influence in how the society is run and they have a good ruler, they will be much less likely to pay much attention to the decisions that are being made. An ignorant population is a happy population.

Although I do agree with the statement at the end talking about addiction, it is only true to a certain point. For me I do have a screen addiction, but it is simply out of boredom or not knowing what else to do. Even if people are able to deal with the pain they will still seek an outlet for their boredom. I say this to because i do not deal with this pain in fact I'm the happiest person i have ever seen, just simply looking for ways to pass time, and games or shows is a fun way to do it, without really having to put much thought into it. So in the end regardless of peoples state of mind they will continue to have this addiction, it might not be an obsession but they will spend more hours then they should playing it, because it is a simple way to keep your self entertained that takes little to no thought to come up with and can be done in your home.

I think this was one of your best videos, i loved it so much

Very well made video. Props to you man.

*crap they’re realizing*

If we live in a simulation, the only thing i would ask is, "So what?" sure, know we live in one, but it may not benefit us in any way, other than finally getting rid of the ancient practice that is religion. But if we are, how would it benefit us? I just feel like we would try to start another simulation, and this infinite loop would continue.

I love your work so much, you research everything so deeply and you are clearly very well educated and bright, never a dull video

Thanks for being a huge inspiration, motivation and source

"What government (if any) would you prefer in your Digital Society & why?" None, I think it would be interesting to see if we can come up with a type of government never heard of before. While it does seem nonsensical and stupid, the existing ones were once nonexistent. So it's highly probable a new one could arise. Maybe it could be better, maybe it would be worse. But it would certainly be interesting to see the outcome.

This man finna be the first youtuber to find enlightment

The one that’s calm and chill, you could have real sympathetic conversations as you relax on a Mediterranean beach sipping mango smoothies about what’s been going on lately in life, a new common hobby you both have, what teacher has been giving you a bit too much homework lately, or even how your trying to cut back on your vr time to spend time in the real world to hang out with your family more often

This was a fascinating video. Excellent job on the script and visuals!

Government tends to be needed in a "Real Life" world, where people can kill each other, and do heinous crimes such as rape, but in VR all you would need to do is take off the headset, or something similar. I would prefer Minarchism, a system of government with as little government interference on the individual as possible, other than for things like law making, and police. Minarchism is a bit of a nebulous term, considering (in a political sense) it could be divided into two subgroups- Capitalist Minarchism, and Socialist Minarchism. I prefer Socialist Minarchism myself, but who knows how these systems will turn out.

So we have already started to break the third wall...

This was the first of your videos I ever saw and I really liked it. I'll watch some more!

My personal belief is that we choose to come here, to be born, knowing all the risks and pain and suffering. We do it _because_ it will be awful, and hard, and challenge us. We are infinite, and we come here, to this 'third dimension' and squeeze into this small 'consciousness' that can't really contain us to experience something that we otherwise can't - limitations.

I wouldn't want any government in my Digital Society. I'd prefer living in clans with each own rules in a postapocalyptic wasteland.

anyone going to point out the likeliness to the oasis from ready player one

this video came out on my birthday and ironically it is one of my favorite videos ever. it feels like a gift of sorts

Dope videos bro thank you for what you do homie appreciate you.

Theory about consciousness: what if in a timeline which is this one, the Christians never put down Scientology and the world was 1000 years in the future, F.I.V.R becomes massively accessible by anyone. This leads to growing numbers in players, and which is where we would be. Leave a comment of what you think about this theory

"Back in 2021" Oh, co--WAIT WHAT

In a virtual world, the government would have to have lots of freedom, but still moderated to prevent complete chaos. That is all the can be said right away, since we do not have the greatest idea of what a virtual society is. Sure there are games like VRChat... but it is a social based game and does not really require government. Also, people do not act as they would in real life because you can always make another account / username.

I cannot believe how many views this has, all of your videos are so interesting and awesome to watch. :)

plot twist, this isn’t a what if in 2020, he’s actually from the future, and this is exactly what will happen.

"What government (if any) would you prefer in your Digital Society? & Why?" - Definitely not England's...

Your videos are always high quality!

This is amazing work that you do sir. Bravo 🙏🏻🙏🏻👌👌

Well I'm waiting for this type of game to happen.

I think this is “the earth is the centre of the universe” all over again. If you think about it, for us back then it seemed ‘logical’ that we were the centre of the universe. Then we just started finding out how big and complex the universe really is and how stupid and selfish that idea was. We keep making up stories because we’re desperate to find meaning in something that could easily just “be”, and be meaningless because it just is, no reason, that’s just existence. Why can’t people just accept that we’re literally nothing but a meaningless speck in the scale of things? The universe doesn’t care what we think of it or whether we even observe it or not, it just “is” and has been way before we existed, and will continue to be long after we’re gone. I’m not saying “don’t be curious”, just appreciate the fact that you’re alive now and that whether this is a simulation or everything is meaningless, life can be fucking beautiful if we all contribute to making it so. Get your shit together and then go help other people. Stop wasting your time, it is literally the most precious thing you have. And that’s what matters the most.

I've been playing Elite Dangerous in VR with a full HOTAS and rudder pedals for a few months now. I've found that during my days off, I will sometimes eat breakfast, go into my office, sit in my chair, put on my headset, and play until I decide to go to bed (sometimes upwards of 16 hours a day). It is by far the most immersed I've felt playing any game as of yet. Sometimes I feel this is a bad thing, but most often I just find myself at peace in my virtual spaceship exploring procedurally generated star systems in the distant arms of the milky way.

i absolutely love this.

"What government would you like in a digital society?" Minimal to none at all as long as there was enough community fragmentation options. The Wild West internet was my favorite time during the internet. It was the least safe time, but it taught you the hardest lessons about life, such as dealing with differing opinions, giving you perspective on how apathetic people can be to your plights so you learn to deal with them on your own pragmatically, and learning to curate your own experience instead of letting other people curate your experience for you. tl;dr it was a god awful parent but the best teacher one could ask for. Sure, there should be punishment for DDoS and Doxxing, but that's about it as far as any hypothetical regulatory body should get involved, imo.

When you pass out that's the player pressing Alt+F4

you are so onto something. basically GTA but VR. im hooked! please be real in my lifetime

Remember, choose the smaller hitbox in your character to dodge bullets

"what government (if any) would you prefer in your digital society? & why?" if there were going to be a government, that would mean that it would be public for everyone to join. VR would be available for all people on earth, and while the issues with server hosting would be really significant, there would be a way worse problem than that. if the connection with VR would be everyone on earth, the reality on earth would still be more dominant. in a way, let's say someone became president that VR world, well it would be easy just to kill that man IRL, or hack pass the securities to get by and change its status back to a civilian. I don't think there should be a government in VR, instead, it makes it a more expanding place for everyone to be their own leader.

im transgender cant wait to finally be the hung catboy i always was inside

these videos keep getting better

wait did anybody else hear " This game has no company, it was just put on the Steam platform back in *2022* "

It's God's simulation

honestly, im sorta scared of the day when someone makes a game so realistic people can just leave reality through it, Simon Stalenhags 'Electric State' touches on how terrifying it could be

Man I love these deep thinking VR videos.

I want to point out some things that I believe would differ of how you imagine it, take it as "constructive criticism" (or just a silly rant it's whatever) 1-The districts, low, medium and high. This is stupid. If this really is a virtual world where you can create what you imagine, why would there be districts that are intentionally worse than others, there are infinite resources, there is no reason to make worse places under a lower rent, that would just be scummy. 2- The chaos outside the cities The problem that I have with this one, is the depiction of it, it goes back to how you can create everything you imagine, there's no reason for it to look like a dumpster full of rundown things because again, resources are unlimited. In my opinion, it would look very unpleasant or just plain weird, full of constructions that make no sense to gory and disturbing places full of blood and things that would make you puke, art pieces, maybe with weird and clean cuts between every land plot where someone's ownership ends, and another starts, I also imagine sprinkled here and there places that try to be pleasant little spaces like, cafes or shops to buy assorted items, just literal chaos and incoherent aesthetics clashing with each other.

"if 2 people team up they could have a 6km x 6km plot" buddy ily but that would be 6km x 3km you'd need 4 people to get a 6km x 6km plot

TBH, this game must be made real. It will be the best game ever. I bet most of us have thought of this as a child- there should be a game where we play life in a game and we can do everything we can do in real life, but virtually.

This is not what I expected, but oh my god it was amazing. I want to see hours of this story wow.

"What government (if any) would you prefer in your digital society & why?" You asking a big question there: I honestly don't know, I rather wait and see what might come first. Let people have their own form over governing, of course some would just like to have nothing. A world to explore, a world full of something imaginative ways to create. We will just have to wait and see happens in the future with VR. Now if you excuse me, I have to have a talk with a suit and tie man about the right man in the wrong place.

This channel is really under watched and under rated.

My opinion is that if life was a simulation, that no one would be able to have the idea we are in a simulation.

"What government would you prefer in your digital society and why?" I think in a digital setting with little to no legitimate risk of dying unless otherwise implemented... Say, somewhat like Ready Player One, where the players drop their entire inventory on death, this would be the perfect chance to find somewhere that everyone is free to believe or feel what they want. That is to say, I'd want such a place to be anarchic. It may not work in the real world since there are obvious risks to it, but I think attempting an anarchic society in the metaverse would prove quite interesting.

What worries me about a scenario like this is would there be communication and exchange of ideas between the plots? Overtime you could have a situation where people live just within there own plot and develop completely different from others. Maybe not in all cases but some plots would isolate themselves.

Idk why with all this ultra high realistic graphics, 128k resolution, hi res binaural sound with spatial audio, 240fps, high render distance, infinite map, clipping toggle off, with intense very high physics I wont crash or die

Man We need this

this video literally just blows my mind

Please make this into a book/movie or something like that. This is amazing

I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!! I have lost and then found this video so many times and I finally found it again and I can believe that it was right under my nose being made by disrupt

I love this entire concept of the blank

The 2021 part at 1:27 tripped me up

I have never in my life come acorss a more underated yt video

This man deserves more than 350K subs. Much much more

'Q: 'What government (if any) would I prefer in a digital society?''' A: Government with set term limits. No career politicians. No lobbyist. Elected off of merit, ethics and the value they bring. Not based on a party system or the color of one's skin.

Lol imagine you can walk into a shop and buy food in vr. Bruddas won't leave dem yard

Two videos in a week? This is a pog move.