Can we trust what we see and hear?
In a world of fake news, doctored images and videos, we no longer trust what we see and hear. Everything is virtually unreal. Or is it?
Perhaps reality has taken on a different dimension, and its definition is far more fluid than what it was in the past. We allow our minds to enter digital worlds taking on new skeletons and new skin. Age is a picture that we can select in a drop-down menu. We can change gender or even species on a whim.
Now the digital world is reaching into our world. Realistic faces speak in realistic voices engaging in realistic conversation. And although the connection isn’t physical, they become more human as we become more connected. At what point do these relationships become real?
Their perfection and our imperfection make for an irresistible bond. Soon we will have no need for each other, and only a need for them.
Is this what will bring the downfall of humans? Only time will tell.
In the pictures you can see a poem written on this theme. if you would like to read more of my poetry click on “home” button for information about my book “Old & UnWise – A Haphazard Collection of Poetry and Thought“.
Till next time
Steve
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