Thesis
What does it mean to live vicariously? Why do we indulge in fantasy, empathize with others, or immerse ourselves in virtual realities? We benefit from these experiences. The human condition limits our ability to experience the full spectrum of emotion primarily. Therefore, we indulge in, otherwise, unreachable sensations. We learn from these kinds of connections. When we live vicariously through someone else’s experience we can test ourselves. We can imagine what it might be like to be going through a war-like situation when we totally immerse ourselves in a “realistic” video game. We are making decisions, manipulating the character, and reacting to the events. In an experience like this we get the chance to address unfamiliar situations while in a familiar environment. By living vicariously, through a video game character, we can experience the emotions provoked by such a circumstance without needing to put ourselves in danger. This is but one example of many and I will develop a philosophy of why humans do this while describing how it transpires.
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