Aidan's Infinite Play E13 Yu-Kai Chou: Using The Octalysis Framework To Gamify Life, Learning, and Business
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Feb 15, 2023 AI Snips
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Diablo 2 and the RPG of Life
- Yu-kai Chou felt empty after investing 1000 hours in Diablo 2, realizing his real-life progress lacked.
- This led him to treat life as an RPG, pursuing real-world "quests" and founding his company.
The Laptops Mentality
- Games are engaging because obstacles and challenges are seen as opportunities for growth, unlike in real life.
- This "laptops mentality" fosters a can-do attitude, making tasks fun and exciting.
Octalysis Framework and Feedback Mechanics
- The Octalysis Framework identifies eight core drives that motivate human behavior, present in games and real life.
- Real life often lacks the feedback mechanics of games, making it harder to recognize progress and trigger continued behavior.