Reality denial (n.)

The practice of steeping oneself in an artificial, virtual or otherwise protected environment in an attempt to escape the harshness, rigours and general unpleasantness of the real world.

Blogging, watching TV or reading fiction, most types of spectator sport and entertainment, mathematics, computer programming, organised religion and alcoholism are all forms of reality denial to varying degrees, as is locking oneself in a cupboard and refusing to come out until all the bad people have gone away.

Posted on Sunday - April 24, 2005 at 07:37 PM

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Reality denial (n.)

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