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7 Ways Games Engage the Brain

How does virtuality differ from reality? In reality, we may or may not remember everything that happens. In the virtual world, we can track, record, and measure every single action, choice, and event and thus reward players appropriately to effectively … Continue reading

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Humans 1, Machines 0

Technology is great, but nothing can top the power of the human mind. Given the proper conditions, humans can learn just about anything and tackle just about any problem. Take proteins, for example. Proteins are made up of extremely complex … Continue reading

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Don’t Bother Me Mom – I’m Learning!

Imagine you’re a parent (this is less of a stretch for those of you who already have children). Your child is growing up in a world in which people use cell phones to check email and rely on GPS narration … Continue reading

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