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| English: Portrait of Jane McGonigal (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Reality is broken, says Jane McGonigal, and we need to make it work more like a game. Her work shows us how.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_the_game_that_can_give_you_10_extra_years_of_life.html
When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience -- and promises to add 7.5 minutes to your life.
Reality is broken, says Jane McGonigal, and we need to make it work more like a game. Her work shows us how.
Reality is broken, says Jane McGonigal, and we need to make it work more like a game. Her work shows us how.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Joachim de Posada says, Don't eat the marshmallow yet
Joachim de Posada says, Don't eat the marshmallow yet | Video on TED.com
In this short talk from TED U, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification -- and how it can predict future success. With priceless video of kids trying their hardest not to eat the marshmallow.
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| Marshmallow (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Joachim de Posada says, Don't eat the marshmallow yet | Video on TED.com
In this short talk from TED U, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification -- and how it can predict future success. With priceless video of kids trying their hardest not to eat the marshmallow.
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