I have hopes that a lifetime of playing video games is going to help keep my mind sharp in old age. I seem to recall reading a study to that effect some time ago.
Surgeons that play video games (IIRC, FPS games) perform better in surgeries, so it wouldn’t surprise me if video games also had general cognitive benefits.
It would be interesting to see if the genre made a big difference, high speed task management games seem more likely to improve, for example, surgery outcomes compared to playing chess.
I wonder if having a mixed batch of games in your portfolio helps too: fast paced shooters/fighting games for reflexes, simulation games/RPGs for multitasking and executive functioning, and even fringe stuff like VR games for exercise or “comfy” games for stress management.
Every study I’ve seen on the subject said it helps or that it doesn’t hurt. Note that this tended to have a lot to do with the type of games and how they’re played.
Mobile games and similar attention vampires are worthless. On the other hand are puzzle, strategic, and some competitive games that challenge the user the most. The more you have to think or the faster you have to think, the more good it does.
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I have hopes that a lifetime of playing video games is going to help keep my mind sharp in old age. I seem to recall reading a study to that effect some time ago.
Surgeons that play video games (IIRC, FPS games) perform better in surgeries, so it wouldn’t surprise me if video games also had general cognitive benefits.
It would be interesting to see if the genre made a big difference, high speed task management games seem more likely to improve, for example, surgery outcomes compared to playing chess.
I wonder if having a mixed batch of games in your portfolio helps too: fast paced shooters/fighting games for reflexes, simulation games/RPGs for multitasking and executive functioning, and even fringe stuff like VR games for exercise or “comfy” games for stress management.
My cousin is an anesthesiologist and enjoys video games. I never put two and two together but it makes sense.
Every study I’ve seen on the subject said it helps or that it doesn’t hurt. Note that this tended to have a lot to do with the type of games and how they’re played.
Mobile games and similar attention vampires are worthless. On the other hand are puzzle, strategic, and some competitive games that challenge the user the most. The more you have to think or the faster you have to think, the more good it does.