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Suddenly, Carl’s wife appears, drawn into the cube’s mesmerizing environment. Her appearance is altered by the floating face—a mirror revealing her reflection. Initially, she feels insecurities and inadequacy—natural human responses to self-awareness—then succumb to the floating face’s promise of transformation. She is covered in glitter, glowing with synthetic beauty, and a silky wig replaces her tangled hair. When she calls out to Carl with her new visage, he struggles to recognize her amid the artificial enhancement, experiencing a wave of shame and disconnection. His dopamine crashes, replaced by guilt and regret, highlighting the destructive potential of valuing superficial appearances over authentic connection.