Worklife with Adam Grant The surprising effects of video games with Ash Brandin
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Jan 17, 2023 Ash Brandin, a middle school teacher and educational innovator, shares her insights on making learning as engaging as video games. She discusses how video games can enhance educational experiences, debunking myths about violence and exploring their emotional benefits. Ash highlights games for adults that break traditional norms and speaks about the importance of intrinsic motivation. Their conversation emphasizes the need to balance screen time while recognizing the cognitive skills and family dynamics that gaming can nurture.
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Gaming vs. Education
- Video games often achieve what education strives for: intrinsic motivation and engagement.
- Society values these qualities in education but criticizes them in games, highlighting a bias against leisure.
Debunking Negative Impacts
- Meta-analyses show no meaningful negative impact of video games on grades, attention, or aggression.
- Only 3% of children exhibit problem behavior, likely stemming from pre-existing mental health issues, not games.
Gun Violence and Gaming
- Ash Brandin analyzed gun violence rates vs. video game playing across countries.
- Countries with high video game engagement (Japan, South Korea) have the lowest gun violence rates.