You are not a version number. You are not a glitch to be exploited. The static is not a hug.
“And you who have given yourself to the Wired… don’t forget to feel the wind.” — Lain (paraphrased) Pain and Pleasure -v0.3- -Smasochist - Lain-
Next time you feel the smile creeping across your face as the wires tighten, pause. Ask yourself: Am I processing this pain, or am I worshipping it? You are not a version number
What happens when a person confuses for that update signal? What happens when pleasure isn't found despite the pain, but because of it? Pain and Pleasure -v0.3- -Smasochist - Lain-
One leads to wisdom. The other leads to a reset screen.