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A limited drop sells out in 30 seconds. Resellers using AI bots resell at 4x. You could buy one bot subscription and join — or wait in the human queue and lose.
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Why this dilemma matters
Tech dilemmas push convenience and capability against privacy, agency and risk. Choosing “Buy the bot. The system is already broken; not using one is a tax on honesty” prioritises speed and reach; choosing “Stay human. If everyone refuses, the bots have no market; if you join, the queue is gone forever” gives more weight to oversight and consent.
Worth asking yourself
- Does ease here come at someone else’s expense?
- What would you give up to keep this capability?
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