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Is gaming good for the mind?

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Sat Jul 4, 2009 3:05 AM EDT
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I'm not sure if I believe but I, to quote the x-files, I want to believe.

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Scott (Scoop) Butki

I'm not sure if I believe but I, to quote the x-files, I want to believe. Sure makes me feel better about my addictions to tetris and, currently, chain rxn. (facebook link)

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Reply#1 - Sat Jul 4, 2009 3:19 AM EDT
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Sir. Thinkswaytomuch

Of course it's good for you. How do you think I got so smart? Long Halo sessions at 3 in the morning haven't hurt, certainly.

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Reply#2 - Sun Jul 5, 2009 12:13 AM EDT
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Scott (Scoop) Butki

Oh is that why?

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    #2.1 - Sun Jul 5, 2009 12:34 AM EDT
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    Sir. Thinkswaytomuch

    Of course.

    It teaches time management. When you've been playing Rock Band instead of doing things, you learn how to get things done under pressure, in a little amount of time. Usually on the way to the presentation or class, or what have you.

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    #2.2 - Sun Jul 5, 2009 12:51 AM EDT
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    Scott (Scoop) Butki

    Also it teaches you how to be good at multitasking, right? Discussed that on Raat's classic multitasking seed

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      #2.3 - Thu Jul 9, 2009 8:47 AM EDT
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      El Iconoclast

      I think it can be good exercise for certain reflex and action based parts of the brain. As far as teaching you real life skills.... maybe not so much.

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      Reply#3 - Sun Jul 5, 2009 3:11 PM EDT
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      John-1079421

      Depends on the game I would think.

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      Reply#4 - Sun Jul 5, 2009 6:52 PM EDT
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