Before delving into the topic: I sold all my LongView stock for a profit because I was thinking to myself "Most doctors don't want their patients doing self diagnosis. They want a professional radiologist interpreting imaging results. And most ultrasound techs don't want to be out of a job because people can do ultrasounds at home now. Plus many people can't afford a few thousand dollars to buy one of these devices." That's all besides the point... it just made me start thinking. We now have virtual appointments where we can just telechat with our doctor, we don't even have to see them in person.
And everyone can now work from home where we have Zoom meetings. And... on another major note, companies like RealDoll have created life like "female" robots with integrated AI that are designed for sex, and can mimic some of the rudimentary functions of humans.
Seems to me like the world is becoming more and more physically disconnected. Teens are addicted to social media, adults are addicted to only fans, etc etc... None of which involves interacting in person.
I'm just starting to wonder... are prostitutes the last bastion against us becoming fully digitized cyborgs? They are still out there offering the human to human experience.
I'm just pondering if 10 years from now I'm going to have to look up at automaton waiter and say "No! I'm not interested in your extensive menu of cybersex! I want a conventional romp with a real flesh and blood woman."