1st Video Response: Your Brain on Video Games

3 Things I Learned
The first thing I learned from this video was that the average age of a gamer is 33.  This really surprised me; I would have thought the average age would have been a teenager.  When I think of a 33 year old, I imagine someone with a career and maybe a family; someone who is really busy and doesn't have time to sit and play video games for hours.  The second thing I learned was that gamers have the ability to track 6-7 objects of attention at a time, as opposed to a non gamer, who can only track three.  I can see how this can be true, because gamers are constantly surveying a game scene, and they have to be able to respond quickly.  I, not being a gamer, couldn't even keep track of the one blue face that she first showed.  The third thing I learned from the video is that it is possible to use video games to train your brain, and that the positive effects can last months after.  This was the most shocking to me; I never would have thought that playing an action game could improve cognitive skills.

2 Things I Agree With
The first thing that I agree with is that in moderation video games can be beneficial.  As long as people don't spend hours a day on them or use them in place of socialization, I don't see them as being harmful.  The second thing I agree with is that video game designers need to make games that are irresistible and engaging, but also educational.  Nobody wants to spend their time playing something they find boring.  The video game needs to grab the attention of the gamer, while still having learning benefits.

1 Question That I Have
The brain scientist in this video talks about a reasonable dose of video games being okay.  The question that I have is:  What is considered a reasonable dose?  In the study, they had the gamers play ten hours over two weeks.  Is this the recommended amount?  Is more time harmful?