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Cognitive Benefits of Video Games
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36:40 - 46:23 (09:43)

A study published in 2002 showed that young people who play violent video games, specifically first person shooter games, have superior cognitive abilities compared to those who do not. It is important for science and video game professionals to have open communication and balance in media coverage.

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The speaker mentions that scientists work diligently with journalists to ensure that the reporting is fully balanced.
36:40 - 43:11 (06:30)
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Science
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The speaker mentions that scientists work diligently with journalists to ensure that the reporting is fully balanced. She states that science is more about network interaction rather than the destruction of brain areas to determine brain function.

Chapter
Cognitive Benefits of Video Games
Episode
#83: The Maverick of Brain Optimization
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Studies have shown that young people who play first person shooter games exhibit superior cognitive abilities compared to their peers who don't play these games.
43:11 - 46:23 (03:12)
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Video Games
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Studies have shown that young people who play first person shooter games exhibit superior cognitive abilities compared to their peers who don't play these games. However, developing a video game with engaging, immersive and enjoyable features that also have cognitive enhancement effects or maintenance effects requires an openness and communication between video game professionals and artists, engineers, designers and scientists.

Chapter
Cognitive Benefits of Video Games
Episode
#83: The Maverick of Brain Optimization
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show