Baji Seminar Essay 1S Semester Text

Structure Proposal ver.2

• First, provide definitions.

• Start by discussing Is Virtual Reality “Evil”?.

  • Critically analyze and clarify the evaluation criteria based on the previous discussion.
  • Reach conclusions for each evaluation criterion, such as “good” or “challenges.”

• Then, address the remaining issues.

  • If we adopt the evaluation criteria of Is Virtual Reality “Evil”?, the moral responsibility of artificial creators becomes a focal point.
    • Connect this with meta discussions and provide real-life examples of negative consequences related to capitalism.
  • If other evaluation criteria can be identified, discuss them as well.
    • Begin with the technology itself.

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Structure Proposal ver.1

• Is the “Metaverse” a “Dystopia”? - Normative discussions on a diverse reality.

  • Motivation

    • Frustration with the vague concept of the “Metaverse” and the tendency for it to be criticized based on ambiguous evaluation criteria.

  • What do we want to achieve?

    • Aim for clarity, but be prepared to abandon it if it seems impossible (blu3mo).
      • However, if the content becomes stagnant, it may be necessary to introduce new ideas to keep it interesting, as long as time constraints allow.

  • Definition of the Metaverse

    • While there are various aspects, we want to focus on the aspect of a diverse reality.
    • Definition: ~~~
      • Specifically, ~~~
        • It is important to have a shared understanding of this specific image.
      • This definition also includes concepts such as filter bubbles.

  • Definition of Norms

    • It is better to consider the discussion and approach it from a bottom-up perspective.

  • Framework for the discussion

    • If we introduce futuristic technologies, we can solve anything.
      • We want to define constraints that make the discussion meaningful.

  • Discussions that cannot reach consensus without shared reality.

  • Freedom-related discussions

    • Since artificial objects serve as membranes for information, someone will inevitably be in control, which may be undesirable.
      • Network effects, for example.
      • Discussions like The Turing Trap: The Promise & Peril of Human-Like Artificial Intelligence - Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
        • Centralization resulting from increased mobility and ease of use.
      • But there is also decentralization, right?
        • However, that’s just idealism, and ultimately, ~~~.
    • We want to logically pursue the evaluation criteria we have defined.

  • Discussing broadly on each evaluation criterion seems challenging.