From the sacred rituals of online communities to the moral dilemmas of post-apocalyptic worlds, this section explores how games mirror — and shape — human psychology. Discover how cognition, emotion, identity, and storytelling collide in digital spaces, revealing what play can teach us about ourselves, our culture, and the worlds we build together.

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The Proteus Effect: How Our Avatars Shape Our Behaviour
Identity & Self-Representation, Social & Identity Psychology JC Pass Identity & Self-Representation, Social & Identity Psychology JC Pass

The Proteus Effect: How Our Avatars Shape Our Behaviour

Discover how the Proteus Effect influences behavior through digital avatars in gaming, virtual reality, and social media. Learn about its psychological mechanisms, real-world applications, ethical concerns, and future implications. Explore cutting-edge research on how virtual self-representation shapes confidence, identity, and social interactions

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Identity Theft in the Age of Digital Souls: The Psychological Horror of Stolen Consciousness in Cyberpunk 2077
Social & Identity Psychology, Identity & Self-Representation, Cyberpunk 2077, Narrative Design in Games JC Pass Social & Identity Psychology, Identity & Self-Representation, Cyberpunk 2077, Narrative Design in Games JC Pass

Identity Theft in the Age of Digital Souls: The Psychological Horror of Stolen Consciousness in Cyberpunk 2077

Examine how Cyberpunk 2077 redefines identity theft in the context of consciousness transfer, exploring the deep psychological implications of losing control over one's self in a digital era.

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Ethical and Psychological Implications of Brain Dances in Cyberpunk 2077
Identity & Self-Representation, Cognitive Psychology, Cyberpunk 2077, Moral & Ethical Psychology JC Pass Identity & Self-Representation, Cognitive Psychology, Cyberpunk 2077, Moral & Ethical Psychology JC Pass

Ethical and Psychological Implications of Brain Dances in Cyberpunk 2077

Discover the ethical dilemmas and psychological effects of Brain Dances in Cyberpunk 2077. Explore issues of privacy, addiction, empathy, and identity as virtual reality blurs the boundaries of reality and memory in the cyberpunk world.

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