[ WP ] Earth is Dead . Humanity lives on in Orbit , and Life continues for our minds in Virtual Realities .

It wasn ’ t real. 
 
 Everyone knew this. Earth had died away a long time ago, its dry arid land unfit for any life worth living. But all the same, it spun on, slowly around the sun. 
 
 Humanity, tired of a meaningless continuation of destruction and vice, tried something new. Implanting everyone into their own virtual world, a plane of existence that promised happiness and meaning was created. Everyone had their own place and dreams. An ambitious upstart could rise the ranks until he controlled everything, all without disturbing the quiet life of a more peaceful soul. 
 
 There was no deception. The truth was not concealed. But why would one abandon a life of satisfaction for the reality of death and conflict? Did it matter that it was fake? A love blossomed in VR was no less emotional. The heart did not beat slower because the kiss was not technically given, because the partner did not exist “ outside ”. The affection was authentic. That was no lie, nothing was hidden. 
 
 A life of perfection and joy awaited everyone. Their world was destined for them, everything they need and could want was found within. No one had a plan forced upon them unwillingly; everything was fluid and their own. Dreams did not exist, for they became truth. One could affect and influence anything they wanted, whenever they wanted. 
 
 Nobody doubted this was for the best. The ground was now a green and bountiful paradise, breathing with energy. And like that it would always remain. 
 
 This is the new reality. 

