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How Virtual Worlds Shape our Real Identities with Richard Bartle & David Birch #1

The Future of You

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Exploring Virtual Identities in Games

This chapter delves into the concept of virtual identities in games and how players use them to explore different aspects of themselves. It discusses the immersion and extension of the player's character, as well as the freedom to make choices and experiment with various character traits. The chemistry between the hosts enhances the discussion on the emergence and growth of virtual worlds and the original purpose of escaping reality to a judgment-free environment.

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