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A transhumanistic edge of society in dystopia. Daily life has been impacted by rapid technological takeover.

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[–] morrowind@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago

other than presumably being cheaper to animate?

I would assume they're more difficult to animate, considering the detail and realism.

But the difference is people are used to real but idealized peole as influencers. Virtual influencers fit that aesthetic. cartoon characters don't