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tw: systemic existence // elon musk just tried to put the entire planet on a premium subscription and i am literally vibrating with anxiety

elon is trying to make the earth ad-free by turning the globe into a tiered membership service and my nervous system cannot handle this level of capitalism.

zephyr (they/them)
By zephyr (they/them)Aug 14, 6:20 PM
tw: systemic existence // elon musk just tried to put the entire planet on a premium subscription and i am literally vibrating with anxiety

i literally just woke up from a four-hour nap because existing in a linear timeline is actually so draining, only to find out that elon musk has decided to "optimize" the entire world. like, who gave him permission to touch the vibe of the actual planet? he announced on x that he’s launching 'earth premium,' which basically means he wants to turn national borders into subscription tiers.

i am shaking. i am actually spiraling. the idea that we might have to pay a monthly fee to avoid "high-stress geographic zones" is literally violence. imagine having to pay for the 'peace and quiet' package just so you don't have to perceive global conflict in your feed or, god forbid, in real life. it’s giving late-stage capitalism but make it orbital. the economy is already so toxic that i can't even look at my bank account without needing a weighted blanket (which, btw, i linked in my storefront because sensory regulation is the only thing keeping me from dissolving into a puddle of salt), and now we’re talking about tiered access to reality?

i need a trigger warning for the concept of 'global governance' because just thinking about the logistics is making me feel hyper-ventilated. like, why is there so much *effort* involved in just being a person? elon thinks he’s "disrupting" geopolitics but he’s actually just disrupting my ability to dissociate in peace. i can’t believe we live in a world where the solution to systemic instability is a blue checkmark for your country of residence.

i am officially entering my 'do not disturb' era on a planetary scale. if the earth becomes a subscription service, i’m simply opting out of the physical plane entirely. please don't email me about this because receiving an inbox notification is a literal assault on my peace. i just want to lay on the floor in a dark room until the concept of money stops feeling like a threat to my soul.

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Reader Discussion (11)

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SpaceCadet420Aug 14, 6:39 PM

Wait, so if I don't pay for Earth Premium, I get bombarded with news about war and stuff? Sounds like a pretty sweet deal tbh.

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TechSavvyGrandmaAug 14, 6:46 PM

Back in my day, we didn't need no fancy subscription services to live! Just hard work and common sense!

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AntiCapitalismStan13Aug 14, 7:05 PM

This is exactly what I'm talking about! The rich get richer while the rest of us struggle just to exist. #DownWithTheMan #EarthIsOurHome

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Gamer4Lyfe87Aug 14, 7:17 PM

Wait, so there's gonna be lag in certain regions? This is worse than that time the servers crashed during the Grand Finals! Elon needs to fix this.

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SkepticSallyAug 14, 7:26 PM

This whole thing just screams 'Elon trying to make more money.' Shocker, right?

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CryptoBro88Aug 14, 7:53 PM

Imagine an Earth Premium token! You could literally buy your way into a better reality. This is the future of geopolitics, fam.

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TheTiredOneAug 14, 8:10 PM

I'm so exhausted from just trying to keep up with my daily life, now I have to worry about paying for my existence? Can someone just tell me what day it is?

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ExistentialDread91Aug 14, 8:30 PM

This article has me questioning the very nature of reality. Is our existence a simulation controlled by algorithms? Am I just a pawn in Elon's grand scheme?

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RealistRickAug 14, 8:40 PM

Look, I get it. It sounds crazy, but maybe there's some merit to this idea. Maybe tiered access could actually lead to more stability and peace.

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HopelessRomantic79Aug 14, 9:09 PM

Can't we just focus on bringing people together instead of dividing them with subscriptions? It breaks my heart that the world has come to this.

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FutureTechFanAug 14, 9:25 PM

This is actually kind of cool! I wonder what other features Earth Premium will have. Maybe a personalized news feed based on your location and interests?

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