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“When we play games, our brains respond differently to stress and obstacles. We're better able to control our attention and ignore distractions.” quote by Jane McGonigal — Download Open image

“When we play games, our brains respond differently to stress and obstacles. We're better able to control our attention and ignore distractions.”

Jane McGonigal

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