How I Built This with Guy Raz Riot Games: Bonus Episode
Dec 15, 2020
The co-founders of a major gaming company dive into the challenges of parenting in a world dominated by screens. They discuss the dual impact of digital technology on kids and the significance of boredom in fostering creativity. The conversation touches on the dynamics of online friendships, particularly for those with disabilities, and the complexities of virtual interactions. They also address the troubling issue of toxic behavior in gaming and how they're striving to cultivate a more positive community.
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Screen Time Restriction
- Restrict children's screen time to encourage boredom.
- Boredom fosters creativity and problem-solving skills, unlike constant stimulation from screens.
The Boredom Problem
- The constant availability of digital entertainment eliminates boredom.
- The long-term effects of this lack of boredom on cognitive development are still unknown.
Online Gaming & Friendship
- Online gaming can create meaningful, lifelong friendships, offering a valuable social outlet for those with physical disabilities.
- Marc Merrill formed lasting friendships through online gaming, even attending a friend's wedding in England.