future cities should design dedicated infrastructure for pets. With urban pet populations rising (expected +10% by 2030), specialized facilities like dog parks, pet-friendly transit, waste stations, and green zones enhance pet welfare, reduce owner stress, boost community health, and promote biodiversity. Examples include pet-inclusive parks in London and Tokyo, and initiatives by Mars' Better Cities for Pets program. This creates happier, more resilient urban environments for humans and animals alike.https://www.bettercitiesforpets.com https://globalpetindustry.com/article/championing-pet-friendly-design-in-urban-environments/ https://www.archdaily.com/1029582/designing-for-companionship-reimagining-urban-life-with-pets https://www.mars.com/news-and-stories/articles/mars-better-cities-pets
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Yes, virtual reality (VR) does blur the boundary between reality and illusion. Through strong "presence"—including place illusion (feeling you're in the virtual environment) and plausibility illusion (events seem real)—users often respond realistically, even knowing it's simulated. Studies show this can lead to psychological effects like false memories, depersonalization, dissociation, or confusion between virtual and real experiences. While beneficial for therapy and training, prolonged immersion risks addiction, altered self-perception, and difficulty distinguishing worlds. Moderation is key to avoid negative impacts.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12167502/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/virtual-reality/articles/10.3389/frvir.2022.914392/full https://inairspace.com/blogs/learn-with-inair/virtual-reality-real-blurring-the-lines-between-digital-illusion-and-tangible-experience
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The ethical boundaries of AI diagnosis lie in: Never replacing final human clinical judgment; Requiring transparent explanations and uncertainty estimates; Avoiding practice of medicine without licensed oversight; Ensuring equitable access and preventing algorithmic bias; Protecting patient privacy and informed consent. AI can augment, but not autonomously diagnose or treat.https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240029200 https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/digital/ai-guided-diagnosis https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02629-5
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