Moonshots with Peter Diamandis EP #12 Gaming Will Save The World w/ Jane McGonigal
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Nov 17, 2022 
In this engaging discussion, Jane McGonigal, a renowned designer of alternate reality games and Director of Games Research at the Institute for the Future, reveals how gaming can transform real-world challenges. She shares her journey and champions the idea that gaming systems outshine traditional education. Jane proposes a challenge to the Web3 community and discusses the potential for game developers to be nominated for a Nobel Prize. Through her innovative concepts, she underscores the importance of a curiosity mindset and how gamifying education can empower individuals and communities.
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Games and Real-World Impact
- Jane McGonigal's interest in games' real-world impact began during her PhD at Berkeley.
- Designing location-based mobile games revealed how play could positively alter players' mindsets and behaviors.
Cultivating Curiosity
- Cultivate curiosity by challenging assumptions about what can change.
- "Flip the world upside down" by listing beliefs, reversing them, and seeking evidence for these reversals.
Urgent Optimism
- Urgent optimism involves acknowledging risks while focusing on positive solutions and actions.
- This mindset allows individuals to feel empowered and hopeful despite challenging circumstances.
