"Ever since the Middle Ages, man has never stopped seeking new lands. In our blood flows the dauntless spirit of adventure, and in our genes programmed the piercing desire for a bright and limitless future. This spirit has always propelled the citizens of our planet into the boundless unknown. They would fearlessly trek over the cadence of new morning horizons, and at nightfall, embrace the land with kisses left from footsteps."
"In order to continue writing the grand scripture of mankind, our ancestors cast their eyes to the stars. We were so certain that in those skies lay wrapped the answer of infinite life. We were so certain that in our short time we had, we could establish intergalactic pathways to every corner of space—frequenting through the universe like a daily voyage."
"From past to present, whenever our pioneers embarked, they would naturally ponder the sparks from new lands appearing into vision. When they ascend that moment, how would they salute the natural curve of forest and river, the euphonious song of creatures galore welcoming them to newfound paradise? What poetry will they hail to the glorious possibilities in front of their eyes? And what markings will they leave in the history of our kind? For gold, for god and for glory! The calling was too much, and soon, everyone started to join. What was originally for the valiant few, became the pursuit of many, then the frenzy of the herd. Until now, most have left our planet in search of fresh promised lands. "Although the paths of history are manifold, and the world has always kept its secrets, we never foresaw how our destiny was fated with each critical decision we made."
"Slowly, the optimism of space exploration started to dim. We began to ignore rational principles and necessary caution. Time and time again, we launched for the stars... And fell, hopeless, to no avail. Until finally, spirits turned dark. In continuous failure, we became erratic, and even more desperate. What started as a liberating quest had twist into an exorbitant race for control a mere excuse for hundreds of wasted years.""This year, 2054 CE, is the year humanity stopped all space expeditions and called everybody back. With gradual return, you notice how your home has changed. Those that stayed behind during the Scramble for Space were left with a huge labor shortage. In which they had to start using—what was originally intended for laboratory research and curiosity development—artificial intelligence to replace human labor. Applications of AI into every aspect of life had completely transformed what is meant by “intelligence”, and exponential technological growth within every scope and sphere had pushed the remaining humanity on Earth past the singularity point."
"What had happened no one was prepared for. Yet, it all seemed so familiar. In 2045 CE, we did find new land. But not out there... The singularity snapshot another world into existence within the digital domain. A new pangea completely made of zeros and ones. A cradle functioning under their own rules and models of being—building blocks for the continuation of human consciousness and civilized life." "We call this land, Delysium. Some think it a decentralized paradise, others think a deleted memory heaven, even others wonder whether it's just another cyber dystopia—but regardless of whom, we cannot overlook the tremendous amount of power, potential and hope that is just one virtual step away. Perhaps this, was the real step for mankind."
"We brought everything we could into the sonar frequencies of Delysium, our technologies, our goodwill and our a posteriori knowledge. When faced with the native digital residents, Metabeings, we had so much to learn. Metabeings were born with decentralized advantages, a purely unique existence that could meld with surrounding economic ecosystems and recreate cities, and themselves, at will. Those who had stayed behind to guard our planet did not care for conquest nor control, and when they moved into Delysium wanted merely to listen, live and experience a thoroughly diverse way of life. For a while, they were truly happy—coexisting peacefully and fulfilled with unlimited resources to spare, and always new adventures to partake in together. Metabeings tell us their stories, send out missions and we transact with them if not only to upgrade our own consciousness too...Humanity's dream of an abundant and boundless utopia had come true."
"Exodus. It is everyone's Exodus. This year, with the masses returning from space and moving into Delysium, humanity will be faced with the trial yet again that repeated history has tried to teach us about ambition, possession and brutal belief. Over and over, we see the enslavement of freedom and those who escape it. We see the brainwashing of ideology, and armies of truth. We see fear, and war, and a darkness that swallows every consciousness within reach. As you move into your flat, you open your eyes to the realness this time will bring. Because in Delysium, there will be struggle and success, strife and delight, there will be more tangible outcomes to your every breathing molecule than your mental tendrils can grasp."
"In this virtual space of unlimited time, anything is truly possible. You, will have decisions to make. As you close the window against the nightly breeze, and with it, its alluring stars... You realize...The real metaverse is hidden within the doors of your mind."
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