Scientists have demonstrated that dramatic, positive changes can occur in our lives as a direct result of facing an extreme challenge - whether it's coping with a serious illness, daring to quit smoking, or dealing with depression. Researchers call this… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
“The researchers worked with more than three thousand young gamers in total, and in all three studies they reached the same conclusion: young people who spend more time playing games in which they’re required to help each other are significantly… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
Although I'm perceived as very optimistic and upbeat, it comes out of being the opposite of that - feeling isolated or lonely, looking for… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
Urgent optimism is the desire to act immediately to tackle an obstacle, combined with the belief that we have a reasonable hope of success. — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Over time, even the tiniest meaningful actions add up, each one bringing you closer to a life that is truer to your dreams and… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
We've been playing games since humanity had civilization - there is something primal about our desire and our ability to play games. It's so… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Traditionally, we have needed instructions in order to play a game. But now we’re often invited to learn as we go.” — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
“No object, no event, no outcome or life circumstance can deliver real happiness to us. We have to make our own happiness—by working hard… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
Gamers always believe that an epic win is possible and that it's always worth trying, and trying now. Gamers don't sit around. — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
Cory Doctorow is a fast and furious storyteller who gets all the details of alternate reality gaming right, while offering a startling, new vision… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
“Gamers who have grown up being intensely engaged by well-designed virtual environments are hungry for better forms of engagement in their real lives. They’re… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
Games are work. There are economies popping up in games now because people value them. — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
I ran through most of college and ran through most of grad school. When I was writing my dissertation for my Ph.D., it was… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
Every game designer should make one explicitly world-changing game. Lawyers do pro bono work, why can't we? — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
A game is an opportunity to focus our energy, with relentless optimism, at something we’re good at (or getting better at) and enjoy. In… — Jane McGonigal Copy Share Image
