Real-play-illusion -

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

: 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

: Repeated exposure to misinformation in a "playful" or social context can make false statements seem subjectively true, especially if they are presented by trustworthy-seeming influencers or "finfluencers". : A tendency to perceive meaningful patterns (like

: 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 : Players interact with real people rather than

In the context of modern gaming, "real-play-illusion" is most prominently seen in high-fidelity sandbox environments like Realife Simulator , which emphasizes emergent gameplay over scripted missions.

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

: Players interact with real people rather than NPCs, creating social dynamics that mirror real-world consequences.