At least one simulation will be constructed with the primary purpose of indefinitely torturing at least one known or suspected conscious entity by 2080.
I don’t think we will have the tools to verify subjectivity in another being by 2080, but I think it is possible that we will have the technology at that point to create devastating methods of carrying out mind crimes.
Like forever? Or the rest of their natural life?
Would this only possibly resolve yes if life extension tech was available?
In fiction (heard of this recently, so I will post it). In English, Hellcraft
https://m.series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=8865884
(Anti-hero who makes game maps is called upon by the devil to create hells for other people)
@evergreenemily It has to work, but not necessarily be used. It could exist as a deterrent, for example.