Engaging in role-playing exercises can blur the lines between reality and fiction for participants, leading to confusion and distress. This was particularly evident when a friend of Mustafa, a recent refugee, misunderstood his role as a police officer and thought he was being accused of working for the Taliban during a simulation. The friend, who did not speak much English, became terrified and believed he would be deported for his 'involvement' with the Taliban. This highlights the potential for role-playing scenarios to evoke real emotions and trauma in participants, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and understanding in such exercises.
Fake cities. Imitation nations. People role-playing as civilians, spies, or enemies, complete with costumes and props. It's all part of an effort coordinated and constructed by the U.S. military to prepare soldiers for war. Fake villages designed for training purposes dot the entire United States, not to mention other countries. Researchers have identified over 400 of them around the world.
Imitation Nation