Monday, July 6, 2026

Enter the Matrix

The PRESIDENTS ANALYST

 1) I expect this to turn into literal voices-in-your-ear you're interacting with all day. Literal whisper earrings, eventually probably bone conduction and subvocalization.

2) "But that's exactly the problem: The way you take action in the real world is by trusting your instincts and acting even when there's no certainty."

Um, isn't that the problem I'm pointing to, though? Most people's instincts are hot garbage, and have led them to the point 80% of people dislike most hours they're alive. Having a better option sounds hugely better.

You're pointing to a "they'll become less resilient and capable overall" argument, but I think this is just another epicycle. A skill issue, as they say. So the Oracle argues you into seeing and coming up with the "solution" yourself, and breadcrumbs you with the minimal set of light touch pushes that lets you still preserve the sense that you made the choice and pushed yourself into doing it.

"Talking about your problems with the Architect is easy and feels good. Solving your problems is hard and often feels bad."

I mean sure, this will probably happen. But I think when people see other people around them they considered their peers and at their same level suddenly upgrading in major ways in fitness, fashion, Kung Fu, Chopper piloting, Metal Gear, etc, etc, etc

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