On Tuesday, we discussed the idea that gaming can be used to
“change the world.” By implementing epic wins into our everyday lives, we are
able to solve some of the most troubling problems known to man. Games that have
goals to solve world problems are thought to actually help us find cures and
solutions in the real world. However, is this idea even plausible? Can everyday
people answer these questions that our top scientists can’t even solve?
According to McGonigal, games can influence today’s
society and change the world. By taking these issues we can apply them in today’s
world. Hearing this statement, I had no choice but to chuckle.
There are multiple
positives in video games. No, I’ve never been an avid “gamer” but I did grow up
with two brothers and trust me; video games were pretty popular in our
household. The games I always enjoyed playing were the interactive ones, Wii,
DDR etc…games that have the get up and move qualities can actually help you
with your health and fitness. Whenever I would complete an extra difficult
level, or have the sense of an “epic win” I was so proud of myself. I do
believe it’s important that we take those feelings and apply them to everyday
life. This being said, I also think it’s important that we know our limits.
Just because you solve James Bonds problem in a video game does not mean you could
go out and become a spy. In my opinion, video games are made for entertainment,
not to solve world problems.
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