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I know there are companies using virtual models to showcase clothing. Is replacing actors and actresses next? In some ways I don’t mind it, and decentralizing a

I know there are companies using virtual models to showcase clothing. Is replacing actors and actresses next? In some ways I don’t mind it, and decentralizing away from celebrity culture may even be a societal good. But I feel like some experiences are better off organic. Is there any point to appreciating - as an example - ballet performed by a virtual dancer with unrealistic athleticism? Will sports matter? Should they? I am not sure how things will play out but I expect all these norms to be challenged in the next 50 years.

mantaraygun 5y ago
> decentralizing away from celebrity culture may even be a societal good. I agree, but I don't think that's likely to happen. More likely, I think, is that established celebrities start licensing out their likenesses and remain celebrities for far longer than their natural lifespans would otherwise permit. Instead of celebrities aging out and making room for new celebrities, they'll stay in the game longer, maybe indefinitely, and continue to grow their personal brand.
Koshkin 5y ago
Whatever… It’s just you’ll never be even expected to trust your own eyes anymore, unless you peer right into the real world.
- majkinetor 5y ago
  Define real ...
  - ReactiveJelly 5y ago
    The world that seems to be the realest one, to the extent that if I try to dig any deeper I would inconvenience myself by getting put back in the mental hospital. Pragmatism dictates that, even if reality is a simulation, who cares, it's real enough for now.
derac 5y ago
Virtual celebrities are treated the same as real ones, branding is highly valuable. Check out vtubers.
- charcircuit 5y ago
  Those are just people with virtual avatars. Sorry to burst your bubble.
- ReactiveJelly 5y ago
  Doubt it. Miku Hatsune is 30 and still hasn't outgrown her reputation of just being a default asset. Why would data, which can be replicated, isn't limited to one body, and doesn't care if it lives or dies, be anything like a human on the inside?

mantaraygun 5y ago

> decentralizing away from celebrity culture may even be a societal good. I agree, but I don't think that's likely to happen. More likely, I think, is that established celebrities start licensing out their likenesses and remain celebrities for far longer than their natural lifespans would otherwise permit. Instead of celebrities aging out and making room for new celebrities, they'll stay in the game longer, maybe indefinitely, and continue to grow their personal brand.

Koshkin 5y ago

Whatever… It’s just you’ll never be even expected to trust your own eyes anymore, unless you peer right into the real world.

majkinetor 5y ago
Define real ...
- ReactiveJelly 5y ago
  The world that seems to be the realest one, to the extent that if I try to dig any deeper I would inconvenience myself by getting put back in the mental hospital. Pragmatism dictates that, even if reality is a simulation, who cares, it's real enough for now.

derac 5y ago

Virtual celebrities are treated the same as real ones, branding is highly valuable. Check out vtubers.

charcircuit 5y ago
Those are just people with virtual avatars. Sorry to burst your bubble.
ReactiveJelly 5y ago
Doubt it. Miku Hatsune is 30 and still hasn't outgrown her reputation of just being a default asset. Why would data, which can be replicated, isn't limited to one body, and doesn't care if it lives or dies, be anything like a human on the inside?