Virtually you

Elias Aboujaoude

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5h 49m

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Virtually you

by Elias Aboujaoude

2011

W.W. Norton

349

9780393070644

0393070646

Description

Whether sharing photos or following financial markets, many of us spend a shocking amount of time online. While the Internet can enhance well-being, Elias Aboujaoude has spent years treating patients whose lives have been profoundly disturbed by it. Part of the danger lies in how the Internet allows us to act with exaggerated confidence, sexiness, and charisma. This new self, which Aboujaoude dubs our "e-personality," manifests itself in every curt email we send, Facebook "friend" we make, and "buy now" button we click. Too potent to be confined online, however, e-personality traits seep offline, too, making us impatient, unfocused, and urge-driven even after we log off. This first scrutiny of the virtual world's transformative power on our psychology shows us how real life is being reconfigured in the image of a chat room, and how our identity increasingly resembles that of our avatar.--From publisher description.

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How many pages are in Virtually you?

This edition of Virtually you has approximately 349 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Virtually you?

For most readers, Virtually you typically takes between 7h 16m and 4h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,250 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,250 words

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What is the word count of Virtually you?

The estimated word count for Virtually you is approximately 87,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Virtually you?

Virtually you was written by Elias Aboujaoude.

When was Virtually you published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.