The article about the distributed self is explains in great detail about what it is, and how they have come up with idea that it is very much real. They first explain the three stages of pre-modern, modern, and post-modern selves. But with the fast growing technologies that emerged in the late 20th century, a fourth stage, the distributed self has been created.
Secondlife is an example of a program where people go on and create an avatar. This avatar is usually nothing like the real person behind it, in terms of looks. It gives people a chance to be who they want on screen, without actually having to be face to face with anyone. Although it's a market that's expanding, the less face to face interactions do not seem thrilling.
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