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Prison of the Future: Prisoners will be able to implant memories of the victims of their crimes.

Millions of people around the world are in prison.

However, statistics show that imprisonment does not guarantee the prevention of reoffending.

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[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Oh so we know punishment focused response doesn't increase rehabilitation so the idea is punishment in a dystopian sci fi way?

We could like, try listening to the experts instead

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 1 points 11 minutes ago

Isn't this a plot to Star Trek Voyager episode?

[–] tabular@lemmy.world 5 points 3 hours ago

Hopefully we'll have more compassion in the future and treat criminals like they're in need of help.. not ideal test subjects for a new torture machine.

[–] will_a113@lemm.ee 4 points 3 hours ago

They’ll implant new skills like “learning to knit”, but won’t mention anything about how to use the three seashells.

[–] JustJack23@slrpnk.net 8 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

If the future has prisons, I don't want it.

[–] Nima@leminal.space 1 points 1 hour ago

oh nice. i like that idea! what's your plan to deal with criminals?

[–] lurch@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 hours ago

what if they're into that?

also, implying there is a future this far ahead.

[–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 hours ago
[–] db2@lemmy.world 6 points 5 hours ago
[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Black Mirror shit.