Actually, I would say the years I spent playing video games were a very good training ground for investing. Games teach you how to analyze and exploit systems and metagames. You learn through trial and error, and in multiplayer, you test your mettle against adaptive opponents.
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But it's not all positive. I missed out on a lot of stuff. The forced socialization, navigating social hierarchies, companionship and dating experience, and so much more. Could have got some of that elsewhere. But I didn't. Spent the rest of my childhood isolated from the world.
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It's been difficult for me to reintegrate into society, in some ways. I have had to really force myself to understand social hierarchies, because most of my life has been lived outside of them. It's hard to fit in. Am a late bloomer in many things b/c I got no experience.
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So, it's complicated. I do think it's a path that can work. I don't think it's universally beneficial. The focus and creative freedom it allows are wonderful. But if the isolation is not managed well, there can be major and long lasting negative social consequences as well.
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@LAForeverHall would you say you had supporting parents? Were video games a way to satisfy an unmet psychological need or an outlet for creativity? I think the outcomes are wildly different based on "why" the games are being played. -
That’s a really deep question. I’m not sure if I feel comfortable sharing about that publicly, just yet. If I do I will let you know.
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You may just be the most honest person on Twitter. Thank you.
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Thank you, George.
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That's a cool way to think about it. I like that framing.
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