Playing Video Games

Want To Succeed In Life? Play Video Games

Jane McGonigal | Posted 07.28.2011

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Jane McGonigal

The single biggest misconception about games is that they're an escapist waste of time. But more than a decade's worth of scientific research shows that gaming is actually one of the most productive ways we can spend time.

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When a Video Game Is More Than a Video Game

Linda Stone | Posted 11.17.2011

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Linda Stone

What are the enabling conditions for flourishing? Marty has an easy acronym: PERMA. PERMA stands for Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment.

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Playing Wii is Good For Older Brains

Barbara Dehn | Posted 11.17.2011

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Barbara Dehn

Ah, so the research might be valid after all... playing video games (up to a certain point) can help your brain work better.

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