Books and Ideas Podcast with Dr. Ginger Campbell   /     Dr. Peter Etchells author of "Lost in a Good Game: Why we play video games and what they can do for us"

Description

Books and Ideas 68 is an interview with psychologist Dr Pete Etchells about his new book Lost in a Good Game: Why we play video games and what they can do for us. We explore both the myths and the science behind video games and consider why the effects of video games are actually quite difficult to study. It seems strange that many people in this field don't play games themselves. Most of the bad things you have heard about video games do not stand up to the basic standards of good science. Whether or not you enjoy video games yourself this is a fascinating interview. Links and References: Lost in a Good Game: Why we play video games and what they can do for us by Dr Pete Etchells Announcements: Send email to docartemis@gmail.com or post voice feedback at http://speakpipe.com/docartemis. To win an Amazon gift certificate: post a review of Books and Ideas in iTunes and send me a screenshot. Connect on Social Media: Twitter: @docartemis Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/booksandideas

Summary

This is an interview with psychologist Dr Pete Etchells about his new book "Lost in a Good Game: Why we play video games and what they can do for us." We explore both the myths and the science behind video games and consider why the effects of video games are actually quite difficult to study.

Subtitle
A look at the real science of video games
Duration
01:13:59
Publishing date
2019-07-15 09:00
Link
http://booksandideas.libsyn.com/bi-68-lost-in-a-great-game-with-dr-pete-etchells
Contributors
  Ginger Campbell, MD
author  
Enclosures
http://traffic.libsyn.com/booksandideas/BAI_Ep068_Etchells.mp3?dest-id=12238
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Shownotes

Books and Ideas 68 is an interview with psychologist Dr Pete Etchells about his new book Lost in a Good Game: Why we play video games and what they can do for us. We explore both the myths and the science behind video games and consider why the effects of video games are actually quite difficult to study. It seems strange that many people in this field don't play games themselves. Most of the bad things you have heard about video games do not stand up to the basic standards of good science. Whether or not you enjoy video games yourself this is a fascinating interview.

Links and References:

Announcements:

  • Send email to docartemis@gmail.com or post voice feedback at http://speakpipe.com/docartemis.
  • To win an Amazon gift certificate: post a review of Books and Ideas in iTunes and send me a screenshot.

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