I believe humanity is a lot like me, grappling with newness and trying to keep shining regardless of challenges.

I noticed that stress and anxiety were overwhelming me, preventing my true self from shining through.

In my early 20s, I lost both my parents, which taught me the crude tools of survival, much like humanity in its adolescence.

I experienced the miracle of human innovation and cooperation, which propelled me into superstardom and made me feel like I had arrived.

In this new world, reality became virtual and I felt I couldn't be who I wanted to be or express my true thoughts.

Giving up control during the dates made me feel more freedom, but I also experienced uncertainty in decision-making afterward, like how to initiate intimacy.

After going through tough times, I stopped caring about what others thought of me, which allowed me to engage more openly with the community.

While the human experience is valuable, the integration of technology into our lives will continue to evolve, leading to new forms of interaction and existence that challenge traditional notions of humanity. Our new reality is as alien to us as it would be to hunter-gatherers from 15,000 years ago.

I felt a grieving process after shutting down Poppy, as it was a significant part of my life and identity for several years.