How To Turn Your Life Into An Addictive Video Game
The Koe Cast
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Designing Life for Control
An ordered mind is a happy mind as it craves structure. Video games provide quests, leveling, and skill development to focus on goals and eliminate distractions, guiding players towards optimal experiences. Games have rules, set goals, offer feedback, and enable control, promoting concentration by making the activity distinct from everyday reality. Society and life can be designed similarly to provide a sense of control over one's life, akin to the structured tutorial leading to quests in a video game.
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