We have to accept as a society that games are not escapist. They really do change us.

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

Things like depression and obesity are global challenges.

A traumatic event doesn't doom us to suffer indefinitely. Instead, we can use it as a springboard to unleash our best qualities and lead happier lives.

My favorite part of running is the thinking time.

We've been playing games since humanity had civilization - there is something primal about our desire and our ability to play games. It's so deep-seated that it can bypass latter-day cultural norms and biases.

Growing up, I was prone to anxiety.