A lot to think about here. I saw the news about the theory of everything, but I see some scientists have also rubbished the paper, especially its maths. You're in the right circles - what do your peers think?
The escapism finding about games is true. I've seen this happen to friends, using gaming as a coping mechanism. Usually, the excessive gameplay time is a symptom, not a cause.
I think this is actually an important revelation about addiction. The issue is not exposure but mindset at the time of exposure.
I haven’t seen anything definitive one way or the other in terms of whether this theory of everything holds true. I will be the first to tell you though that this is outside my area of expertise so I can’t really evaluate it for myself :( I’ll be keeping a close eye though and providing updates as best I can!
With regards to addiction, I think you are SPOT ON. It is so much more nuanced than just exposure!
Well, my brother-in-law played Euro Truck Simulator for months, now he drives a truck through Europe ;-)
THAT IS SO COOL!
Has he said anything about things he learned in the game affecting his driving?
Never asked :D
But he was very dedicated, turned his computer into almost a driver's seat.
PS. Not to mention that story of a guy who played Gran Turismo only to become a pro racer. Didn't Blomkamp made a movie based on that?
I had no idea that he made a movie, but yes you are absolutely right, the movie’s called Gran Turismo, based on real life driver Jann Mardenborough!
A lot to think about here. I saw the news about the theory of everything, but I see some scientists have also rubbished the paper, especially its maths. You're in the right circles - what do your peers think?
The escapism finding about games is true. I've seen this happen to friends, using gaming as a coping mechanism. Usually, the excessive gameplay time is a symptom, not a cause.
I think this is actually an important revelation about addiction. The issue is not exposure but mindset at the time of exposure.
I haven’t seen anything definitive one way or the other in terms of whether this theory of everything holds true. I will be the first to tell you though that this is outside my area of expertise so I can’t really evaluate it for myself :( I’ll be keeping a close eye though and providing updates as best I can!
With regards to addiction, I think you are SPOT ON. It is so much more nuanced than just exposure!
Science shorts is the go. Nice read!