Glitch in the Fabric - Bleeding Worlds

Host Vox Umbra examines the neurologically documented phenomenon of VR dissociation, where prolonged immersive virtual reality use creates persistent depersonalization symptoms and perceptual aftereffects that blur the line between simulated and physical worlds. Drawing on peer-reviewed studies from Stanford, Sussex University, and clinical psychology research, this episode covers how current-generation VR technology can destabilize the brain's reality-modeling system, leaving users uncertain which world is real even after removing the headset. As companies push toward imperceptible virtual-physical boundaries, researchers are documenting what users call "VR hangover"—a condition bearing striking resemblance to clinical dissociative disorders.

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