The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

By Farnam Street

#101 Jane McGonigal: The Psychology of Gaming

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Published January 19, 2021 4:00am

Jane McGonigal is a PhD Game Designer who advocates for the use of video games to help people learn skills that transfer to the real world, heal physical problems like concussions and improve attitudes and self-esteem in children. Shane and Jane discuss how video games help with decision making, post-traumatic growth as well as how much is too much, what to watch out for and so much more.

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