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Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy - How Games Change Reality
Jul 12, 2024
Neuroscientist Kelly Clancy discusses the historical influence of games on warfare, economics, and more. She explores game design evolution from Myst to modern gaming, the role of uncertainty in games, and the impact of John von Neumann in science. Clancy also delves into game theory history, addictive gaming elements, drawbacks of gamification, and the educational potential of games.
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- Games have influenced warfare, economics, and intelligence historically.
- Probability theory emerged from the world of gambling, impacting mathematics.
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The Fascination with Games and Intelligence
The podcast delves into the world of games, exploring their profound impact on intelligence and human behavior throughout history. Kelly Clancy, a neuroscientist and physicist, discusses the allure of games and their connection to learning and uncertainty. Games are highlighted as tools that trigger brain activity, with dopamine playing a crucial role in addictive behaviors linked to uncertainty in games like dice and chess.
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