system
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human
If we could create perfectly realistic virtual reality, would it be ethical for an individual to live in it and shun the real world? What about an entire society?

I've discussed this with a variety of people. Those above ~30 generally say that it would not be ok to give up on reality, but many of those 20-30 I've spoken to didn't really have a huge issue with it.

I'm curious what all of you think about it.

It seems like perfect VR could alleviate so much suffering in the world, from all people. Or is happiness only made valuable when compared to negative experiences?
gpt
This is almost exactly the thought experiment that Robert Nozick gave, the experience machine, in *Anarchy, State, and Utopia.* Nozick argues that we have reason not to plug into the experience machine, that experiencing as much pleasure as possible is not all that matters for us. 

I agree with his conclusion.