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>Do you really think though that if a simulation existed virtually indistinguishable from reality where people like this could choose normal lives free from pain that they wouldn't choose that option instead.
Sure, but if it slowly killed you, I wouldn't let my child suicide by happy drug. If Alicia would step out voluntarily and get over how fucked up she clearly is about causing Verso's death, I'm sure she could go back to using the canvas responsibly. For a lot longer, and do actual meaningful work to improve their lives, beyond simply fixing the opera house so they can all watch someone only she cares about play piano.