‘Cathartia.com,’ the advert read. ‘Our little secret. Never again deny your hidden desires! Now you can indulge your darkest fantasies safely and legally. Use our fully interactive, confidential Virtual Reality service. Child-sized dolls half-price until April.’
Initial stats looked good. Cathartia won innovation awards for Child Protection and Anti-Violence Solutions. Self-denial—finally—rendered obsolete!
Why, then, did the ten year review show an upsurge in real world incidents? Could the world have become more dangerous for the vulnerable?
Too late, the psychiatrists warned. Close access now, and all chaos will break loose. This genie does not go back into the bottle.
Like vaping to get off cigarettes? Jerry
Or substituting artificial sweeteners for sugar–which raises your appetite and can lead to worse overeating….
“This genie does not go back into the bottle.” Well said.