The Benefits of Video Games on Society By Zackary Ridall

Statistics 65% of our population play video games 70% of all College students are gamers On average 15hrs a week is spent playing games Approximently 4-5 years of our life is spent playing a game

Questions Should we play games? Do they benefit us ? Are games more than just a waste of time ?

Points of Discussion Training Medicine Social Development Intellect

Training

Medicine Physical Therepy Advised for Doctors Engage the brain and act as a distraction from pain Advised for Doctors Surgeons who actively played games are proven faster and more accurate during surgery

Social Development Social skills Team based cooperative games Online interaction Making choices Understanding consequences patience

Intellect Problem Solving Strategic Thinking Memorization Literacy

Concluding Thoughts Should we play games? Do they benefit us ? Are games more than just a waste of time ?

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