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HomePod (2023) review, the Steam Deck one year later, and faking your death online

The Vergecast

CHAPTER

Faking Death: The Dark Side of Online Identity

This chapter explores a controversial self-publishing romance novelist who faked her own death, leading to mixed reactions from her community upon her return. It discusses the psychological implications of such actions, including the motivations behind faking death and its effects on both the individual and their peers. Highlighting several notable cases, the chapter delves into the phenomenon of 'Munchausen by internet' and the lengths individuals may go to in a quest for attention in the digital age.

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