Standard “What it suggests to us is that, when they’re reading the story they’re building simulations in their heads of events that are described by the story. And so there’s an important sense that, as they build that simulation, that it’s significantly like being there.” “… Language itself is a form of virtual reality.” Like what you just read? Please share! Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X