Community:Phantom Sense
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Phantom Sense (or "Phantom Touch") is a phenomena among VRChat players that make them feel various stimuli in real life from what they're doing in VR. Note that Phantom Sense is a purely psychological phenomenon, as opposed to a mechanical approach like Haptic Technology.
Scientific Evidence
There has been debate over the reality of phantom sense, but studies have been conducted that support the existence of this phenomenon [1]. Many have compared Phantom Sense to the Placebo Effect in common terms.
Variations
Name | Effect |
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Phantom Pain | People with Phantom Pain claim they can feel pain from stimuli within VRChat, such as being shot at. |
Phantom Heat | People with Phantom Heat claim they can feel temperature from stimuli within VRChat, like putting their hands over a fire. |