Real-play-illusion Page

The illusion often stems from specific cognitive biases that "trick" the brain into misinterpreting simulated data as genuine reality.

: Common in electronic gambling, where sensory feedback (lights and sounds) triggers a "win" response even when the player has actually lost money, leading to a persistent overestimation of success. real-play-illusion

: Players interact with real people rather than NPCs, creating social dynamics that mirror real-world consequences. The illusion often stems from specific cognitive biases

: A tendency to perceive meaningful patterns (like faces or voices) in random or nebulous stimuli, often heightening the "reality" of an illusion. 🏛️ Social and Psychological Impacts : A tendency to perceive meaningful patterns (like

: In-game economies, property ownership, and career progression (from police to criminals) foster a sense of "parallel life".

The transition from real-world interactions to online environments can shift human cognition into entirely different domains. Final Report - Finfluencers - IOSCO