Is addiction to video games killing creativity – Part 9
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The idea that video games kill creativity is purely biased and lacks sufficient research. Video games in fact do not cause any slowdown of brain cells in their own right, or even at all. It is the way we present them that causes the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine. These transmitters are natural chemicals produced by the brain when we do things we enjoy. In fact, dopamine (based on a quick wikipedia search) improves the cognitive abilities of an individual and increases the amount of information they can process at one time.
Video games promote and produce some of the most creative and innovative minds in the IT industry. A large number of the gaming community are creative in their own right, and go as far as to mod, or improve on a game without receiving any form Continue Reading