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Proteus effect

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The Proteus effect is the tendency for people to become more like their online avatars over time. The term was coined by social psychologist Nick Yee, who has studied the phenomenon extensively. The Proteus effect is thought to occur because people tend to self-present in a way that is most favorable to them when interacting … Read more

Plasma

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Plasma is a ionized gas consisting of free electrons and positive ions. It is often referred to as the “fourth state of matter” after solids, liquids, and gases. Plasma can be produced by heating a gas or by applying a high voltage to a gas. What does plasma mean? Plasma is a state of matter … Read more