Ask HN: Is it feasible to "block" people in real life using “reality filters”?
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Closing your eyes, shutting your ears and yelling "La la la la" at the top of your lungs is probably the simplest method.
Otherwise, the learning and pattern recognition features needed would be remarkably sophisticated. Then there's the complicated problem of how you actually abstract away their physical presence. They can still see and hit you even if you can't them.
Otherwise, the learning and pattern recognition features needed would be remarkably sophisticated. Then there's the complicated problem of how you actually abstract away their physical presence. They can still see and hit you even if you can't them.
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A more complicated method could be to see a hypnotist, but it has the same downsides i.e. they can still see you and hit you.
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I know I'm not answering your question, but see the Christmas special of TV show Black Mirror [1] for what this might look like. Terrifying in my opinion.
[1] https://www.wikiwand.com/en/White_Christmas_(Black_Mirror)
[1] https://www.wikiwand.com/en/White_Christmas_(Black_Mirror)
It's a matter of changing one's habits I suppose...possibly moving is the easiest and most effective way.
Is this feasible?