{"id":232957,"date":"2023-10-05T10:25:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T10:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aitopic.nl\/?p=232957"},"modified":"2024-05-27T15:43:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T15:43:56","slug":"2045-the-followmetoo-virus-spread-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aitopic.nl\/en\/2045-the-followmetoo-virus-spread-worldwide\/","title":{"rendered":"2045 – the #followmetoo virus spread worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The year is 2045 and the world is once again in the grip of a virus. This time, not a pandemic that threatens lives, but one that disrupts our social structures: the #followmetoo virus. The phenomenon has led people to follow each other not only online but now in the physical world as well \u2013 and surprisingly, they love it.<\/p>\n

Worldwide you see groups of people walking one after the other: those who have an appetite to follow and those who would like to be followed.<\/p>\n

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On an ordinary Tuesday morning in Amsterdam, Sara walks along the Prinsengracht. She notices that Jan, a complete stranger, is walking a few meters behind her. Jan feels an inexplicable urge to follow Sara and Sara, in turn, enjoys the attention.<\/p>\n

“Hey, are you following me?” asks Sara.<\/p>\n

“Yes, and I have to say, it feels good,” Jan replies.<\/p>\n

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Scientists are perplexed. After numerous studies, it is becoming increasingly clear that this virus has nothing to do with traditional stalking. It is a mutual, almost symbiotic relationship between the follower and the follower.<\/p>\n

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Cities have begun to build “follow paths” next to bike lanes and footpaths, specifically designed for this new social dynamic.<\/p>\n

There are even ‘Follow Caf\u00e9s’ where you can have a cup of coffee and then decide who you will follow next or by whom you want to be followed.<\/p>\n

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The #followmetoo virus has added a new layer to our already complex social structure. While scientists are looking for an explanation and perhaps a ‘cure’, we cannot deny that the phenomenon is now part of our daily lives.<\/p>\n

And so the day ends for Sara and Jan, both satisfied and curious about who they will follow tomorrow – or by whom they will be followed.<\/p>\n

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