Save the World

This is somewhat of a spontaneous post, but there’s nothing wrong with having a little spontaneity in you life.

Just today I found a wonderfully insightful video from TED. It’s a talk on how gaming can change the world from Jane McGonigal, who I’m proud to say follows me on Twitter. Seriously, I’m proud of that fact. It makes me feel really special. Her book, Reality is Broken, is on my wishlist. I really want to get it once I have a chance.

Check it out here

Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World

Do you have 20 minutes to spare? If you don’t, please bookmark this and come back to it later. If you do, I hope you find this video as intriguing and insightful as I did.

So what do you think?

I think it’s wonderful.

It made me realize some things.

If I’m playing a game, I am more than willing to throw myself out there for a stranger. I I’ll help people I’ve never met before. I always have a good attitude about it. Never do I think, oh… this task is way too much for me. I can’t do this.

Why don’t we take these attitudes into the real world where we can actually make a difference in people’s lives?

Those attitudes you have in games don’t just have to be restricted to games. They are your true feelings about helping others, they only just feel safe coming out when you’re playing a game.

So consider what Jane talked about in the video.

Enjoy your game.

Enjoy your life.

Save the world.