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It's kind of what people can do already using their own imagination. You can imagine a set of characters and stories that goes on forever and stays the same. AI would just flesh it out with actual writing and visuals, but I'm not sure if it's that is a huge improvement.


> You can imagine a set of characters and stories that goes on forever and stays the same.

For what it's worth, this is how plurality[0] develops for some people. It does indeed help with loneliness, sometimes.

[0]: https://morethanone.info

-Emily


Imagining is also constructive, rather than simply passive, and it can lead to further constructive activity like writing. Much healthier.


I do not see how imagining a bunch of people is going to make anyone feel less lonely.




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