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The Addictive Nature of Modern Video Games
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1:13:32 - 1:20:31 (06:59)

The design of modern video games makes them incredibly addictive, with constant rewards and notifications that keep players engaged for long periods of time. The trend towards gamification has changed the dynamic of gaming, making it less wholesome and more like a drug.

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The Water Sort Puzzle is a game where you have to pour colored paint into different tubes in order to arrange them so that each tube contains a single color.
1:13:32 - 1:15:44 (02:12)
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Water Sort Puzzle
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The Water Sort Puzzle is a game where you have to pour colored paint into different tubes in order to arrange them so that each tube contains a single color. The goal is to complete the task as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Chapter
The Addictive Nature of Modern Video Games
Episode
#459 - Life Hacks 208
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the addictive qualities of mobile gaming and how game developers utilize notifications and rewards to keep players engaged for prolonged periods of time, often with the intention of extracting money from them.
1:15:45 - 1:17:30 (01:45)
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Mobile Gaming
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The speaker discusses the addictive qualities of mobile gaming and how game developers utilize notifications and rewards to keep players engaged for prolonged periods of time, often with the intention of extracting money from them.

Chapter
The Addictive Nature of Modern Video Games
Episode
#459 - Life Hacks 208
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The hosts discuss the intrusive and distracting advertisements found in some map apps, particularly Waze, and how they can be dangerous while driving.
1:17:31 - 1:18:39 (01:08)
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Map Apps
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The hosts discuss the intrusive and distracting advertisements found in some map apps, particularly Waze, and how they can be dangerous while driving.

Chapter
The Addictive Nature of Modern Video Games
Episode
#459 - Life Hacks 208
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The speaker shares their experience coping with vomiting, including trying to position themselves to lean against a wall and the struggle of carrying a coffee while feeling nauseous.
1:18:39 - 1:20:31 (01:52)
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Health
Summary

The speaker shares their experience coping with vomiting, including trying to position themselves to lean against a wall and the struggle of carrying a coffee while feeling nauseous.

Chapter
The Addictive Nature of Modern Video Games
Episode
#459 - Life Hacks 208
Podcast
Modern Wisdom