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Industry Behind Video Games
Video games are created with a specific goal in mind
The goal is to rewire players' brains to become addicted.
Offer a feeling that individuals cant find elsewhere.
Why? Such as?
Psychologists, neuroscientists, and marketing experts are turning players into addicts
Professionals that know how to successfully get people addicted.
Extensive measures so the product appeals to the consumer.
There is a science behind it.
Certain techniques are used to get players addicted
Similar to those in Casinos
Shops and in-game ATM's.
Free to play games.
Fake currency.
Harmful to the brain and body
Gaming addiction = substance/alcohol addiction = gambling addiction
But gaming addictions are not normalized like others, why?
Dangerously engaging and addictive.
Video games are rewiring individuals brains.
Dangerous effect on reward system and dopamine,
Psychological disorders have developed due to these games.
Becoming Aware
Talk, recognize, inform and make conversations surrounding addiction more common.
A real issue, understand the implemented techniques and how to avoid complications.
You are not alone.
Seek help if needed.
Multi-billion companies focused on money
Can control and manipulate individuals to continue growing and making money.
Will do anything for another dollar.
Miscellany
Go to bed = play video games, wake up = play video games
Finding a balance.
Brothers are addicted.
Loose interest in other activites.
As technology continues to advance, and become even more prominent, these issues will worsen.