Transporting Your Consciousness to an 'Alternate Reality' Online Could Cause Memory Problems, Scientists Say

But here's the twist: the line between reality and imagination has never been thinner. With social media, AI, and algorithm-fed content, we can live in a world where virtual existence isn't just an idea—it's a fully legit way of being.

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