November 04, 2010
Games, such as chess or dice, have entertained us for centuries. But can they empower us to take better care of ourselves and engage in our health?For Jane McGonigal, Ph.D., a game designer and futurist, the answer is a resounding “yes.” McGonigal offered her unique take on the value of games in her general session address Monday morning.McGonigal, of Palo Alto, Calif., is internationally known for creating games that inspire global-scale collaboration and collective intelligences.“When we are playing games, we are becoming the best version of ourselves,” said McGonigal, who drew on her own personal experience to make a point.
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