As anyone who knows me well can attest, I am a BIG fan of the idea of whole brain emulation, uploaded intelligence, and personal universes. But not everyone feels the same way, and as I've debated this extensively, that means you get a post walking through my thinking on the topic :)
Why would there be nothing shared? And even if it were, you’re underestimating the ability to create enjoyable companions within your universe.
But I suspect we’ll have both a shared repository of assets/experiences to pull from for ideas and variety (basically the WWW redux), shared neutral spaces you can visit, and the ability to invite people into your universe with varying permission levels. I HIGHLY recommend reading the Bobiverse books, at least the first one, as it explores this idea very well.
Why would there be nothing shared? And even if it were, you’re underestimating the ability to create enjoyable companions within your universe.
But I suspect we’ll have both a shared repository of assets/experiences to pull from for ideas and variety (basically the WWW redux), shared neutral spaces you can visit, and the ability to invite people into your universe with varying permission levels. I HIGHLY recommend reading the Bobiverse books, at least the first one, as it explores this idea very well.