The fundamental question of our future.

I should have had a tagline for "Fateplay: Why would you ever leave a holodeck?

Let's say, for instance, that you could live in Middle Earth. You never have to be hurt or killed in real  life but can have all the adventures you want. Or whatever fantasy realm or real earth location and scenario you want.

Interestingly, to me, is that both Star Trek and Orville touched on this every time they had an episode featuring a holodeck. It may not have been the main plot point, but the question was always there. So far, in Orville, it's pretty much been the main point. Oh, they have the characters coming back down to earth, but I always wonder why? I mean, depending on people willing to go back to their reality because of "duty" or "responsibility" seems pretty iffy to me.

Think of every addiction you have ever had and multiply it by a zillion.  (It's pretty much the underlying plotpoint of the Matrix movies, right?)

Of course, it may come down to expense. Who can afford to neglect the necessities? Maybe only rich people will be able to play.

But assuming a future where this technology is readily available and where you can feed and clothe yourself and take care of the necessities, and assuming you can bring your friends and loved ones with you--why would you ever leave?