Seems taking what you want under the threat of violence has been going on for centuries, bend the knee or lose your head some options give you no choice. Today its influence peddling with some pageantry thrown in, rewards for the popular now you become a lord, dame, knight, obe, mbe, sir, special titles bestowed upon contributors to British Empire.
Virtual world 's could take a page from the operations manual of royals, Metaverse could dole out rewards to outstanding contributors to enhance their cause. Advantage of being a billionaire is influence peddling sort of demigod for the masses. Meanwhile the world is in real sad state of affairs and relying on leaders and followers just does not cut it, as history shows. Humans working in murmations together tackling ideas for future generation where knowledge is shared openly to improve the lifes of the ordinary people who make the most contributions in society. The people of the world have the power, they just need to realize United we Stand Divided we Fall working together just say no to Stinking Thinking. Imagine
