Children, and many adults, prefer the hyper-stimulation of virtual experiences to the real world. We have a vast universe of information at our fingertips, and we do not utilize this knowledge for self-improvement. We have developed habits reinforced by marginalization, and so we do not evolve because consistency in our past actions appears to have fostered growth. This mentality makes you feel safe. This is not entirely your fault, the corrupt system, avaricious government, and entrenched corporations all contributed. The operations of the world are built on economic interests, rather than ethical values, or the advancement of societies or people.
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