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Max Brooks teaches kids life lessons through the world of 'Minecraft'

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Teaching Important Concepts Through Minecraft

The host introduces Max Brooks, author of 'Minecraft the Village', and they explore how the book educates children about civics, voting, crime, punishment, and money. They also discuss the positive impact of Minecraft on reading habits and the challenges of writing a book set in a limitless game world.

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