Is is true that videogames are bad for your brain?

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

My family keeps sharing stuff to me saying that videogames (and technology in general) can get you addicted and/or rot your brain and all stuff. Is it true?

 

[fake-kun]

Your parents are fucking stupid.

 

[MajesticSiN]

Yes, give up all video games and tech. Move to a farm and start a new life.

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

No, videogames aren't going to force you to do anything you weren't gonna do anyway. If anything, they provide plenty of escapism to prevent you from doing the real thing.

Rivers of ink, mountains of cash and ages of time have been wasted trying to find the monster in the code, when the "sad" reality is that these were never enablers... Millions of people played Doom, only two shot up their school. Carjackings and armed rampages predate GTA by almost a century; Nobody is ripping spinal cords out like it was feared in congresses around the world just because Mortal Kombat was a thing, etc.

 

[Nebulon_Galaxy]

Nah its done nothing bad or good. Its just a way to kill time or have fun.

 

[bigstinkie]

Your parents are fucking, stupid.

i apologise for my message but this was how my brain read your post and i was equally confused and amused
but yes you have a point

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Nah its done nothing bad or good. Its just a way to kill time or have fun.

wow in dark mode i can read your messages

 

[opeb]

Depending on the game, I'd say they can actually be pretty stimulating for your brain.
In my early childhood I could argue playing even simple RPGs like Pokemon Red helped with learning mental math and recognizing patterns. Playing longer, story focused games can help you develop your reading skills. Twitchy games can help your reflexes. Hard games can teach you patience and perseverance if you don't have underlying anger issues that need to be addressed. Puzzle games are just as good as your parents doing crossword puzzles in the newspaper or whatever else.
I think it's been shown video games are great to keep the elderly people's brains nice and active, too.

 

[thecrow2313]

There's potential cognitive benefits of video games & potential risks.

 

[Donte]

 

[thecrow2313]

Potential Cognitive Benefits of Video Games:
Improved attention and reaction time
Problem-solving and strategy
Hand-eye coordination and spatial skills
Learning and memory

Potential Risks:
Excessive play
Addiction and compulsive behavior
Desensitization
Impact on academic or work performance

Video games are not inherently bad for your brain. Like most things, moderation and balance are key. When chosen carefully and played responsibly, video games can even be cognitively and emotionally beneficial. However, excessive or unhealthy use can lead to negative outcomes.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

Potential Cognitive Benefits of Video Games:
Improved attention and reaction time
Problem-solving and strategy
Hand-eye coordination and spatial skills
Learning and memory

Potential Risks:
Excessive play
Addiction and compulsive behavior
Desensitization
Impact on academic or work performance

Video games are not inherently bad for your brain. Like most things, moderation and balance are key. When chosen carefully and played responsibly, video games can even be cognitively and emotionally beneficial. However, excessive or unhealthy use can lead to negative outcomes.

This feels Ai generated

 

[thecrow2313]

This feels Ai generated

No honey I speak from experience. You could be a 40 year old virgin living in a van down by the river still playing video games regretting to take breaks or actually communicating with people.

 

[Grumpy_Old_Man]

The tired cliche applies here, you need to worry if it start affecting your daily life(routine). for example: Constantly eating junk to maximize "gaming time", ignoring responsibilities in favor of more "grinding", etc.
As long as there is balance, I see no wrong.

 

[thecrow2313]

 

[_Lorenzo_]

As far as I'm concerned, my mother was always very strict when it came to this particular interest of mine... She constantly scolded me for spending too much time in front of my CRT instead of focusing on my studies.
My father, on the other hand, was more lenient, and sometimes he would watch me play. It wasn't uncommon for us to play a few rounds together, especially in Tekken and Destrega.
Those moments were really special to me because I could see him turn into a kid again, and that was deeply moving—since he usually had a reserved personality and rarely showed that more childlike side of himself.

Now that I’m well into adulthood, I can say with certainty that video games didn’t just give me intense pleasure and stimulation, but they also helped me develop a pragmatic outlook on life.
That said, looking back, I do think there were times in my youth when I should’ve taken better advantage of certain social opportunities. At the time, though, video games were among my top priorities...
But there’s no point crying over spilled milk: back then, that’s what I wanted—and that’s that.

 

[Clippy]

There have been numerous studies out there that prove that video games can have various effects on you. They can improve your hand-eye coordination, reflexes and quick thinking but they can also prey on you being prone to addictions, especially with things like lootboxes which is why so many people wanted to regulate them the same way gambling is.

As for technology, everything is out there to be used, just do so in moderation. The Internet can be a great source of information while constantly scrolling though TikTok rolls like a zombie will lead to cognitive decline. Swearing any and all technology off like the Amish isn't a viable solution in today's world. You gotta be careful with it though.

 

[Xdqwerty Xdqwerty]

There have been numerous studies out there that prove that video games can have various effects on you. They can improve your hand-eye coordination, reflexes and quick thinking but they can also prey on you being prone to addictions, especially with things like lootboxes which is why so many people wanted to regulate them the same way gambling is.

As for technology, everything is out there to be used, just do so in moderation. The Internet can be a great source of information while constantly scrolling though TikTok rolls like a zombie will lead to cognitive decline. Swearing any and all technology off like the Amish isn't a viable solution in today's world. You gotta be careful with it though.

italy says otherwise: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...BKAB6BAgKEAE&usg=AOvVaw3N_fuEQN5-n8BzYDF1N6a9

 

[thecrow2313]

There have been numerous studies out there that prove that video games can have various effects on you. They can improve your hand-eye coordination, reflexes and quick thinking but they can also prey on you being prone to addictions, especially with things like lootboxes which is why so many people wanted to regulate them the same way gambling is.

As for technology, everything is out there to be used, just do so in moderation. The Internet can be a great source of information while constantly scrolling though TikTok rolls like a zombie will lead to cognitive decline. Swearing any and all technology off like the Amish isn't a viable solution in today's world. You gotta be careful with it though.

Celebrities push the gambling agenda literally pushing addiction

 

[fake-kun]

italy says otherwise: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...BKAB6BAgKEAE&usg=AOvVaw3N_fuEQN5-n8BzYDF1N6a9

Italy can say whatever the fuck it wants, it doesn't mean anything.

 

[thecrow2313]

italy says otherwise: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...BKAB6BAgKEAE&usg=AOvVaw3N_fuEQN5-n8BzYDF1N6a9

So comparing smart phone over usage is like cocaine or heroin addiction. I can see why, everybody texts or uses social media instead of waving hello or talking to people or read books in a library.

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italy says otherwise: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...BKAB6BAgKEAE&usg=AOvVaw3N_fuEQN5-n8BzYDF1N6a9

 

[Emerald Flowsion]

I think it is the overstimulation of the brain, which nowadays specially creates too much unnatural dopamine, which yes, can be bad for your brain and psyche.

But that overstimulation can come from games, social media, porn and excessive screen time in general. So if you don't overconsume and create too much dopamine all the time, you should be fine. Moderation is the key with those things.

 

[fake-kun]

I think it is the overstimulation of the brain, which nowadays specially creates too much unnatural dopamine, which yes, can be bad for your brain and psyche.

But that overstimulation can come from games, social media, porn and excessive screen time in general. So if you don't overconsume and create too much dopamine all the time, you should be fine. Moderation is the key with those things.

All dopamine your brain makes is natural, silly.

 

[thecrow2313]

This feels Ai generated

Or what the generation on 4chan says go outside and touch grass or something offensive & derogatory

 

[Emerald Flowsion]

All dopamine your brain makes is natural, silly.

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[fake-kun]

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