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The Hyperreality of Grand Theft Auto

Realism is a waste of time

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J David Osborne
Jan 14, 2021
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I’ve been thinking about Grand Theft Auto V all week. I hadn’t played a console game in years. Probably close to a decade, in fact. After I quit booze ten days ago, I found myself with a lot of time on my hands. I’d like to make a few adjustments here and there: a better morning routine, more reading, etc., but for now I’m just happy to be sober. I need…

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