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Video Games and Identity
- Video games can trigger out-of-body experiences and change how we experience our bodies.
- This suggests video games help us try on different identities that might positively affect our lives.
David's Sims Experience
- David played The Sims as a kid, which allowed him to simulate adult responsibilities like budgeting and interior design.
- He and his sister often used cheats to gain infinite money, highlighting playful subversion.
David's Competitive Play
- David enjoyed competitive sports in childhood and liked beating others at games they thought they were good at.
- He also was a competitive standardized test taker and values fun over bitterness in defeat.