An Archetype For The Future Of An Illusion Machine

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Most of things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done. Nowadays, our society is growing in a increase rate while technology is developing over time, breaking numerous “impossible” ideas that have made both by people in the past, and those who satisfied with current situation, finding an illusion machine would be impossible to come true. A future device that would provide a virtual view to human, in many people’s eye find it is impossible, would implement change in society by setting people free from daily works and pressures. Nowadays, people drink alcohol, parting all night and even taking drugs to decompress, but it cause serious damage to human body. In contrary, this future machine would successfully

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