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AlexanderHowl · 02-01-2021, 11:17 AM

A lot of odd subcultures could evolve, especially when new technology changes behavior. For example, one of odd aspects of THS is the emphasis on virtual intimacy (which is actually a major plot point in one of the Deep Beyond chapter stories). I wonder though if there would be a countermovement for authentic intimacy, especially among people who embrace biochauvanism? In effect, would virtual intimacy be rejected by biochauvanism as a betrayal of their ideals?

Since virtual intimacy would be seen as 'safe', could you also have groups of adolescents and young adults practicing authentic intimacy as a form of rebellion against the dictates of their parents and/or society. Warnings about the risks would only make it more attractive to adolescents and young adults, as it would enhance the emotional intensity (and physical pleasure) associated of the actions. Would you have adolescents and young adults in Islandia turn away from virtual intimacy because they associated it with their parents?

02-01-2021, 11:17 AM	#7
AlexanderHowl Join Date: Feb 2016	Re: Cultural additions to the setting A lot of odd subcultures could evolve, especially when new technology changes behavior. For example, one of odd aspects of THS is the emphasis on virtual intimacy (which is actually a major plot point in one of the Deep Beyond chapter stories). I wonder though if there would be a countermovement for authentic intimacy, especially among people who embrace biochauvanism? In effect, would virtual intimacy be rejected by biochauvanism as a betrayal of their ideals? Since virtual intimacy would be seen as 'safe', could you also have groups of adolescents and young adults practicing authentic intimacy as a form of rebellion against the dictates of their parents and/or society. Warnings about the risks would only make it more attractive to adolescents and young adults, as it would enhance the emotional intensity (and physical pleasure) associated of the actions. Would you have adolescents and young adults in Islandia turn away from virtual intimacy because they associated it with their parents? Last edited by AlexanderHowl; 02-01-2021 at 11:20 AM.