A study on the benefits of video games

[kandrathe]

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I think maybe playing a board game where you see and interact with people in meat space is not a bad idea, and going outside once in a while and unplug to recharge, is another.

There are a few pretty cool social cafe type spaces in Minneapolis that might be close to this ideal. They are designed to be comfortable, internet/wifi connected, and engage people to interact. They have old fashioned board games, cards, etc. available. Some of my "writer" type friends hang out there all the time. It's also the kind of place that has an afternoon poetry slam.

I think this is the role of the modern library actually.