A lot of interesting points. When it comes to the computer simulation part, I think for most people thinking like this really doesn't matter because it wouldn't affect their everyday lives. They have their noses too close to the ground to really care about a bigger picture. And, besides, not much we could do about it anyways, but it does lead into some pretty interesting avenues of thought for people who do believe it. I love how 13th Floor illustrated the point of the computer simulation so clearly.

As for the blending of online and IRL, we really do have to take care in the mindset we have a we approach the newer aspect of our society. Places like Steemit could become a bastion for good, as people work to recreate a more complex and better type of society. But, to truly realize that potential will take time as we are a slowly evolving species. Hopefully we'll have enough time to realize what we are capable of and stop all the destructive things we're doing :\

Cool post :) Thanks for making me think on a Sunday!