Reader with a Cause discussion

There is a sense of safety that Wade is able to gain while existing inside the OASIS. What aspects of the OASIS make Wade, Aech, Art3mis, and other characters in the book, feel more safe - both in the physical sense and emotionally as they explored themselves and their identities?

Are there spaces on the internet today that people use to achieve this kind of security? Or to escape the sometimes harsh reality of the real world? What do you think are some consequences of existing solely in these types of spaces? Do you think Ready Player One overlooked any of the negative aspects of online spaces, or idealized online existence? Why or why not?