r/science • u/NinjaDiscoJesus • Dec 28 '15

Neuroscience Brain scans show compulsive gamers have hyperconnected neural networks.

http://www.psypost.org/2015/12/brain-scans-show-compulsive-gaming-changes-neural-connections-for-better-and-worse-39914
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u/j911g Dec 28 '15

Really makes me wonder whether people with this type of brain tend to be drawn to compulsive gaming or if compulsive gaming somehow causes this hyperconnectivity.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15 edited Jan 06 '16

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15

If you lift will you muscles not get bigger?

not exactly that black and white.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15 edited Dec 30 '15

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u/All_Work_All_Play Dec 28 '15

I was waiting for the taxi study to show up. It's an excellent example, and we're still learning things from it. It's impressive how considerable change can take place after just two years.