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*The opposite of play isn't work. It's depression.* Get my latest NYT bestseller SUPERBETTER! (it's powered by the science of games.) http://amzn.to/1OmREc0 

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    Jane McGonigal‏Verified account @avantgame 9 Jul 2012

    My new TED talk is online! The game that can add 10 years to your life http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_the_game_that_can_give_you_10_extra_years_of_life.html …

    10:54 AM - 9 Jul 2012
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      2. Justin Cox‏ @Ammypendent 9 Jul 2012
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        Awesome @avantgame, although I'll add that a great gamer would find a way to turn +10 years into 20+ years!

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      3. Jane McGonigal‏Verified account @avantgame 9 Jul 2012
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        @Ammypendent totally :) let me know your strategy for that when you work it out! I will update the game accordingly! :)

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      2. Dave Dykshoorn‏ @dykshoorn 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame wonderful talk and inspiring. Any place we can learn more about the research you referred to?

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      3. Jane McGonigal‏Verified account @avantgame 9 Jul 2012
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        @dykshoorn all the science is at http://showmethescience.com  ! :)

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      4. Dave Dykshoorn‏ @dykshoorn 10 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame perfect! I'm working on my MA, thesis on emp. engagement and cloud computing. gamification and engagement? well, you know.

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      2. skry‏ @skry 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame I loved your talk. Thank you. I wanted to get the game, but it requires an iPad with a camera. Any workaround there?

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      3. Jane McGonigal‏Verified account @avantgame 9 Jul 2012
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        @skry you can also play online (for free of course!) at http://superbetter.com 

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      4. skry‏ @skry 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame Oh, thanks! I went to iTunes instead of the website, so I didn't see that option.

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      1. Mark Murrison‏ @murrison 10 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame brilliant talk!

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      1. himynameiskirsty‏ @kirsterellie 10 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame loved it! Very inspiring. Spent the afternoon downloading photos that make me laugh/smile. Being on another ten years of life!

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      1. Grant Shonkwiler‏ @g_shonk 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame Thanks for being awesome (Fun note this also completes my last quest) ;) Great talk!

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      1. Shawn M. Winship‏ @shawnwinship 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame Just watched your TED talk. Thanks for giving me a much-needed challenge and 7.6 more minutes!

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      1. Shayne‏ @Shaynec33 9 Jul 2012
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        I'm checking out her process this week. snapping fingers 50 times in the work place cubicle. //www.superbetter.com @avantgame

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      2. Alexa, define 'psychological projection'‏ @cacotter 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame Thank you for this! SuperBetter quest 4, check (watching @ my desk; streching my arms & snapping my fingers causing odd looks).

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      3. SuperBetter‏ @SuperBetter 9 Jul 2012
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        @cacotter great! you can track your resiliency each day with SB the app as well! http://www.superbetter.com 

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      1. Sarah Williams‏ @SarahWill56 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame so fascinating and amazing!! You're a great speaker, and your talk inspired me in so many ways! Thank you :)

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      1. Ilan Raschkovsky‏ @Ilan121 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame Congrats on the presentation and thank you for this! can't wait to apply it.

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      1. Daniel Solis is pitching at BGGcon‏ @DanielSolis 9 Jul 2012
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        @avantgame Ooh. Can you tell where the edit was?

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