The Appeal of Gamification in Real Life

The phenomenon of gamification arises from the desire to apply the engaging aspects of video games to real-world tasks, potentially enhancing focus and productivity. Video games are known to induce a state of 'blissful productivity,' where players are willing to work hard and achieve meaningful goals. The premise, popularized by game designer Jane McGonigal, suggests that making the real world more game-like could harness this productivity to address major societal issues such as poverty and climate change. Despite these optimistic visions, the method of achieving such transformation, including the suggestion to simply play more games, remained unclear.