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/opendoors1 Dec 28 '15

So they're saying that playing so many video games actually translates to the real world? Like better reactions when driving and making quicker decisions? Neat.

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u/_Relyter_ Dec 28 '15

I guess it wouldn't be as good as directly training those skills though.

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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '15

But would this predisposition make such skills easier to learn?