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The speakers worry about the implications of digital environments that foster reward loops, dopamine hits, and instant validation, which could diminish our capacity for meaningful relationships, effort, and authentic achievement.
The Future of Society and Technology
Looking ahead, the consensus is that society is on a dangerous path—where digital worlds promise escape but threaten real-world sovereignty, stability, and sustainability. There’s a widespread skepticism that the classic pitches of the metaverse—living, working, socializing entirely online—are anything more than seductive illusions.