I've been reading a book called
Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World these past few days. The subtitle of the book really says it all. Jane McGonigal, author and game designer who specializes in alternate reality games, presents strong evidence that games are benefitting and have the potential to benefit people in ways I've never considered. Games have already been made that helped concerned citizens oust corrupt politicians from office. Games currently exist that allow gamers to fold proteins in ways that may one day prove to be the cure to cancer. According to McGonigal, and she has me convinced, this is thinking small. Games and gamers are powerful. Their potential to change the world and better life as many currently live it is inspiring.
I'm enjoying the read. McGonigal has encouraged me to rethink my understanding of what game are and who gamers are. Creative gameplay can change the world, and I'm excited to be part of a movement that dreams, works, and creates at this scale.
Cheers,
Danny
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