You Want To Be The Person Your Virtual Avatar Says You Are

Monday, February 10, 2014 - 16:10 in Mathematics & Economics

There used to be a saying that we should all try to be the person our dogs think we are. In the 21st century we idealize ourselves in online avatars, according to a new paper in Psychological Science,  which has far-reaching implications if how you represent yourself in the virtual world of video games may affect how you behave toward others in the real world. read more

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