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RE: Gaming is good for you
i remember having a formal debate bout this topic
two of the more interesting points i remember:
1. Video Games/TV/Media are a reflection of society rather than an influence on society. Basically, more and more violent games/shows are coming out because society is becoming more violent in general. Proof: How often do we hear about murders/gang violence in the media? I know that I hear about it at least once a day. Also, look at all the high speed chases on TV, they were all happening and grew to popularity through media before games like GTA.
2. Television/Video Games and other forms of mass media can bring out the aggresize nature in people that have violence tendencies that otherwise would not come out. Many studies have been conducted and they have found that some people are born predisposed towards violence and video games and tv shows that show violent scenes over and over can cause them to become more aggresive and show those tendencies. I remember an interesting statistic showing how crimes skyrocketed after the invention and wide-spread viewing of TV.
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