As real as anything else, sure. Of course, if the _whole show_ is a sham, it's interesting to ponder what the ways out might be. As a recent article suggested, perhaps don't look in the game, but look at the player. Which also turns out to be the advice of much of Eastern philosophy. I already have an interest there, and several signs seem to be hinting that it's worth digging deeper.

Thanks for the clarification!