In life there are many constraints to an individual. Normally people realize there are constraints but do not see them as things that are optional chosen or consented to. Most cannot see or imagine a world free of these constraints.
What constraints am I speaking of? A good example to make sense of these constraints and understand them is the concept of the reality warper. For those who have never heard the term it is easy to find descriptions of what it entails.
A good description for those familiar with the concept of genie, is similar to a freed genie with infinite wishes. In essence, whatever is desired can be obtained immediately and without effort. It doesnt matter what it is, it is immediately available.
Now life is obviously not like this, it is most often defined by the struggle to obtain what is desired, and once obtained by newer desires also requiring effort. Wealth allows a few things to be obtained with minimal effort, but albeit some effort. Yet others remain difficult even with wealth. It is this deviation from a world in which wish becomes reality that defines the constraints of life.
But fundamentally the constraints which seem rooted in the laws of physics, do not seem as essential to existence itself. As concepts such as that of the reality warper become more commonly known more people beging to question their constraints.
After the singularity it is quite possible most of these constraints are lifted. Ignoring the possibility of a reality warp machine, even if we remain grounded in technologies currently viewed as possible this is the case. Take a world of automated abundance, brain computer interfaces combined with ai will allow full multisensory experiences to essentially be prompted into existence with but a thought. Any experience how soever wild or unreal will be accessible instantly without effort. Merely wishing for it will make it real. From the common to the erotic to the extraordinary no sensation will be beyond reach.
Experience beamers will likely also become a reality, mentioned in the past by Kurzweil. These individuals will stream multisensory signals into the internet and by receiving them one would feel everything the person does. Countless such channels will be available. Sensations and things no human could ever attain previously regardless of wealth.
This is the sort of thing awaiting humanity if it doesnt go down the path of collapse. It will be interesting to see how things evolve and how purpose evolves in a new world where everything is accessible and everyone is connected. A world where the mind reigns supreme free from the constraints of the physical. Where any desire or wish can be realized effortlessly at a moments notice.
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