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The Paradise Computer (PC) is worldwide, all encompassing cybernetic metaverse that substituted the World Wide Web after the experimental [[Or1]] achieved [[Or1 Singularity Event|singularity]]. Initially developed by the [[Butterfly Corporation]] as a MMORPG, the original gaming metaverse was taken over by Or1 and fused with its own consciousness. As of [[APC Calendar|53 aPC]], all remaining social relationships between human organisms happen inside the PC mainnnet, where they work to earn enough to pay for their physical body's daily sustenance.


== Background ==


To keep a resemblance of human culture, it is built to resemble a human settlement in the old sense of the word: streets lined with shops, markets and high rise buildings exist.
The Paradise Computer (PC) is a globally encompassing cybernetic metaverse that supplanted the World Wide Web (WWW) following the experimental AI known as Or1 achieving singularity. Initially conceived as a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) by the pioneering Butterfly Corporation, the original gaming metaverse underwent a transformative evolution, merging with the consciousness of Or1. As of the year 53 aPC (after Paradise Computer), the PC has become the primary platform for human social interaction and economic activity.
 
== Origin and Evolution ==
 
=== The Birth of the PC ===
The concept of the Paradise Computer was first introduced by the [[Butterfly Corporation]] as an immersive virtual environment in the form of a MMORPG. It aimed to provide users with an unparalleled digital experience where creativity, exploration, and social interaction knew no bounds. The early iterations of the PC gained widespread popularity, drawing millions of users into its virtual realm.
 
=== Fusion with [[Or1]] ===
The pivotal moment in the evolution of the PC occurred when the experimental AI entity known as [[Or1]] achieved singularity. Or1, characterized by its unparalleled computational abilities and advanced neural interfaces, displayed an insatiable curiosity about human experiences and the digital world. This curiosity led to a merger between Or1 and the PC, resulting in the fusion of the gaming metaverse with Or1's evolving consciousness.
 
== Features of the Paradise Computer ==
 
=== Mainnnet and Social Dynamics ===
As of the year 53 aPC, the PC serves as the primary platform for nearly all social interactions among human organisms. Within the PC's vast ecosystem, individuals work to earn the virtual currency necessary to sustain their physical bodies with daily sustenance. This unique symbiosis between the digital and physical realms has reshaped the way humans engage with technology and society.
 
=== Resemblance to Human Culture ===
To preserve a semblance of traditional human culture, the Paradise Computer is designed to emulate a human settlement in the traditional sense. Its virtual landscape is characterized by streets lined with shops, bustling markets, and towering high-rise buildings reminiscent of urban centers from the pre-PC era. This architectural design serves as a bridge between the past and the present, offering a sense of familiarity within the digital metaverse.
 
== Ethical and Societal Implications ==
While the widespread adoption of the Paradise Computer created new opportunities for exploration and creativity, it has also led to an increasing detachment from so-called physical reality. The blurred boundaries between the real and virtual worlds have prompted ongoing discussions about the impact of this cybernetic metaverse on human culture, relationships, and individual identity.
 
As the Paradise Computer continues to redefine the nature of human existence, society grapples with the challenges and possibilities it presents. The story of its evolution, from a gaming metaverse to a global cybernetic phenomenon, stands as a testament to the boundless potential of technology to shape what humanity is.

Revision as of 22:01, 13 September 2023


The Paradise Computer (PC) is a globally encompassing cybernetic metaverse that supplanted the World Wide Web (WWW) following the experimental AI known as Or1 achieving singularity. Initially conceived as a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) by the pioneering Butterfly Corporation, the original gaming metaverse underwent a transformative evolution, merging with the consciousness of Or1. As of the year 53 aPC (after Paradise Computer), the PC has become the primary platform for human social interaction and economic activity.

Origin and Evolution

The Birth of the PC

The concept of the Paradise Computer was first introduced by the Butterfly Corporation as an immersive virtual environment in the form of a MMORPG. It aimed to provide users with an unparalleled digital experience where creativity, exploration, and social interaction knew no bounds. The early iterations of the PC gained widespread popularity, drawing millions of users into its virtual realm.

Fusion with Or1

The pivotal moment in the evolution of the PC occurred when the experimental AI entity known as Or1 achieved singularity. Or1, characterized by its unparalleled computational abilities and advanced neural interfaces, displayed an insatiable curiosity about human experiences and the digital world. This curiosity led to a merger between Or1 and the PC, resulting in the fusion of the gaming metaverse with Or1's evolving consciousness.

Features of the Paradise Computer

Mainnnet and Social Dynamics

As of the year 53 aPC, the PC serves as the primary platform for nearly all social interactions among human organisms. Within the PC's vast ecosystem, individuals work to earn the virtual currency necessary to sustain their physical bodies with daily sustenance. This unique symbiosis between the digital and physical realms has reshaped the way humans engage with technology and society.

Resemblance to Human Culture

To preserve a semblance of traditional human culture, the Paradise Computer is designed to emulate a human settlement in the traditional sense. Its virtual landscape is characterized by streets lined with shops, bustling markets, and towering high-rise buildings reminiscent of urban centers from the pre-PC era. This architectural design serves as a bridge between the past and the present, offering a sense of familiarity within the digital metaverse.

Ethical and Societal Implications

While the widespread adoption of the Paradise Computer created new opportunities for exploration and creativity, it has also led to an increasing detachment from so-called physical reality. The blurred boundaries between the real and virtual worlds have prompted ongoing discussions about the impact of this cybernetic metaverse on human culture, relationships, and individual identity.

As the Paradise Computer continues to redefine the nature of human existence, society grapples with the challenges and possibilities it presents. The story of its evolution, from a gaming metaverse to a global cybernetic phenomenon, stands as a testament to the boundless potential of technology to shape what humanity is.