Your Brain on Video Games
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11/29/12 10:31 AM
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I was thinking the other day that I'm getting too old to play video games and then I ran across this: How do fast-paced video games affect the brain? Step into the lab with cognitive researcher Daphne Bavelier to hear surprising news about how video games, even action-packed shooter games, can help us learn, focus and, fascinatingly, multitask. http://www.ted.com/talks/daphne_bavelier_your_brain_on_video_games.html
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Re: Your Brain on Video Games
[Re: Debra]
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11/29/12 11:38 AM
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I firmly believe that playing games do indeed keep us sharp. Ana
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Re: Your Brain on Video Games
[Re: Debra]
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11/29/12 11:54 AM
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I also am a firm believer! Your brain is constantly in use compared to sitting on the couch and letting the TV turn your brain to mush. I had an elderly friend who said his computer was the salvation for his brain. He had trouble sleeping at night and instead of sitting there watching dreadful brain-numbing late night television, he would get up and go play chess on his computer.
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Re: Your Brain on Video Games
[Re: Debra]
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11/29/12 02:13 PM
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I just wish gaming did as much for rear end as it does for my brain and my mouse finger!
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Re: Your Brain on Video Games
[Re: Debra]
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11/30/12 06:56 PM
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Aha. I thought I was getting smarter...
I think I'm quite ready for another adventure.
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Re: Your Brain on Video Games
[Re: Debra]
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12/01/12 03:30 PM
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Thanks for the great link Debra- Games keep us older ones young at heart and our brains more alert and eager to have new experiences and visit new worlds.These videos confirm what I felt after first discovering video games 10 years ago. So many people my age have turned into "old fogeys" watching TV and complaining. Not for me!
People do not remember how much you know,only how you make them feel finished Gray Matter, playing Alice Madness returns and Deponia
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Re: Your Brain on Video Games
[Re: Debra]
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12/01/12 04:27 PM
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Yup, agree with the article. And for us oldies/goodies try Zuma delux. Wow quick thinking, shooting but beware, it's truely addictive.
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