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Take the modern gamer who logs 80 hours a week in a virtual world. To the outsider, they are escaping reality. To the player, they are optimizing a reality they can control. Or consider the "extreme hobbyist"—the weekend warrior who turns a simple hike into a survivalist expedition. They aren't relaxing; they are engaging in high-stakes engagement with the world. playaholics