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Originally Posted by Keiko
I'd imagine gambling in some context is alive and well in the setting. It seems to be pretty ingrained human tendency. It's been around practically since the beginning and I don't see it ceasing to exist in the next 100 yrs. There are probably restrictions on electronic aids like today and AI likely prohibited in some fashion. OTOH. would most AI care too baring the need for quick income? And would it be "discrimination" anymore than disallowing someone from using their cybershell in an endurance race against organic competitors? "Transhuman" adjusted laws are going to cut both ways so having an "unreasonable" advantage due t state or enhancements might be acceptable grounds from being barred from a competition or activity.
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Well, transhumanism was basically what brought down the Olympics in THS, and reduced interest in spectator sports overall. And I wonder if rulings like the one in New Jersey would be more common on the path from 2012 to 2100.