The Truman Show Delusion
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CORE DEFINITION
A new type of delusion that emerged in the 21st century, in which the patient firmly believes that their life is a reality show, that the people around them are actors, and that their every move is being broadcast live to the world.
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Reduce cognitive load
A psychological reflection of the surveillance society. It reflects the excessive self-awareness of modern people under the gaze of social media. We all subconsciously live as "performers," even without cameras.
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Using the film 'The Truman Show' as a metaphor for the delusion of being watched/controlled, or the suspicion that 'the world is directed by someone,' referring to an individual's suspicion that reality is manipulated. A crisis of the sense of reality.
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