HealthyGamerGG Dr. K Talks With @PirateSoftware (Full Interview)
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May 28, 2024 
Dr. K chats with Thor (PirateSoftware) about motivation, handling criticism, ego, and ferrets. They cover social engineering, self-worth, resilience, and decision-making. Thor shares insights on growth, challenges, and emotional fulfillment through ferret rescue. The conversation delves into complexities of human emotions, ego, and the power of coaching. They touch on balancing emotions, logic, feedback, and individual growth over external measures.
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Game Jam Success
- Thor describes the success of his game jam, which generated 1,400 games and awarded $30,000 to winners.
- He tricked his community into participating by initially focusing on game design documents, reducing fear of failure.
Going Meta
- Dr. K compares Thor's Game Jam approach to "going meta" in psychotherapy.
- "Going meta" involves discussing obstacles to a scary topic instead of directly addressing the topic itself, creating emotional safety.
Social Engineering Example
- Thor discusses his background in social engineering.
- He gives an example of manipulating a customer service representative to gain information for ulterior motives.