>>9338
> By that time it would probably be way more efficient to create virtual reality programs with 'full dive' experiences that could provide the same snuff entertainment.

It's not the same experience when you know it's not real; When it's not a real person you're meeting who is willingly giving up her life for your pleasure. Some would want to feel that connection.

I've had similar ideas; Personally, I'd go with some newly-arisen state in a vague location, rather than a real-life one with a predetermined culture you're probably not very familiar with and emotional baggage readers would associate with it.