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The Benefits of Gaming on Brain Health and Social Connection
57:23 - 1:05:03 (07:40)
The speaker believes that she will become addicted to games when she's older due to the cognitive enhancing benefits and social connection it provides. However, she also cautions against playing games that are designed to be as addictive as possible.
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This podcast discusses the spiritual benefits of gameplay and how it fosters a sense of community and epic narrative.
57:23 - 58:47 (01:24)
Summary
This podcast discusses the spiritual benefits of gameplay and how it fosters a sense of community and epic narrative. The speaker also shares his thoughts on writing a book on Super Mario and Buddhism.
ChapterThe Benefits of Gaming on Brain Health and Social Connection
Episode#93: Jane McGonigal on Getting More Done with Less Stress and The Health Benefits of Gaming
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the potential cognitive enhancing benefits of addictive games and their potential negative effects leading to compulsive gaming behaviour.
58:47 - 1:02:32 (03:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses the potential cognitive enhancing benefits of addictive games and their potential negative effects leading to compulsive gaming behaviour.
ChapterThe Benefits of Gaming on Brain Health and Social Connection
Episode#93: Jane McGonigal on Getting More Done with Less Stress and The Health Benefits of Gaming
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Identifying the benefits of gameplay can enable individuals to bring the gameful mindset and its benefits to real life, avoiding the negative outcomes and reaping the benefits.
1:02:32 - 1:05:03 (02:31)
Summary
Identifying the benefits of gameplay can enable individuals to bring the gameful mindset and its benefits to real life, avoiding the negative outcomes and reaping the benefits. Those who view games as an escape from real life or a way to ignore problems are more likely to suffer from gameplay-related issues.