[jgw]

Yes, and not just a little.

Our ability to distinguish between what's real and what's not is diminishing at an astonishing rate.

Simultaneously, our technology is grossly outpacing our ability as a society to develop social mores and appropriate legal frameworks around the new things we can do.

Some years ago, I read an article about how when the telephone was first publicly sold, it came with an etiquette guide on how to use it appropriately and with consideration for others. That seems like a fantastic idea - would that we had done the same with cell phones fifteen years ago, let alone how we use incredibly powerful technologies today.

[tmarthal]

You're absolutely right. I was in the audience last night and was unable to 100% distinguish with my own eyes that the performer on stage was not real. I think a lot of people are just watching the re-hash of the high-definition feed with closeups, where you can see some of the pixelation and movement/animation aliasing. However at 400+ft and non-direct lighting, the effect was nothing short of creepy.

[rome]

I don't think that law needs to get involved too early (if at all) in tech innovations. I do think society will determine whats correct and whats not. If a dispute arises then courts and lawmakers should be involved.