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Jane McGonigal, a bestselling author and video game designer, shares her research on the positive effects of video gaming. They discuss how games can fight depression and PTSD, encourage creativity, and help achieve real-world goals. Jane shares her struggle with a traumatic brain injury that led to the creation of the game SuperBetter. They also cover topics like post-ecstatic growth, finding your passion, gamifying your life, the importance of struggle, and well-being.
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- Games can fight depression and PTSD, encourage creativity, and help achieve real-world goals.
- SuperBetter teaches individuals to approach challenges with a gameful mindset, leading to personal growth and post-traumatic growth.
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Games as the Opposite of Depression
Games are often seen as the opposite of work, but research suggests that the opposite of play is actually depression. Games can help us lead happier, healthier lives by promoting resilience and offering a sense of purpose and challenge.
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