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Are video games destroying spirituality?

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wearyhawk83 wearyhawk83 Active Member
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#21 ·
Mark Sullivan64 said:It’s been a minute since I’ve had to wade through this much pure nonsense... so, uh, let's take it one step at a time.

There’s really nothing wrong with gaming—it shouldn't have any negative impact on your spiritual life at all. Honestly, the only thing it might mess with is your social life. That’s why you’ve got to set some boundaries for yourself—deciding exactly how much you play and when you call it a night. I don't see any reason why you should stop... if anything, gaming can actually be a good thing. Now, I’m not talking about World of Warcraft or stuff like that—mostly just MMORPGs—because those games don't really try to push some deep message on you, though they can definitely suck you into the virtual world so hard that your actual life ends up feeling totally AFK. Pathetic. 😢
Honestly, you get games these days where the storytelling actually holds its own against some of the best novels out there—we're talking deep, layered characters that you genuinely find yourself relating to. It’s pretty wild when you think about it.

🙏
Then there’s Black & White—a game where you basically step into the shoes of a god. You can pretty much do whatever you want.

Your post is... simply... 🤣
First off, she's a kid... obviously kids find that stuff funny. Second, when I trip and fall, I laugh at myself too, and it's totally normal for people to laugh at you. Good grief, it's not like I'm going to burst into tears just because I stumbled. On the other hand, if it’s actually serious, any normal person is going to help you up.
I agree that today's TV programming is way more messed up, but cartoons!? 😂
Yeah, sure, kids are definitely going to see a cartoon character flying, jumping, and smashing things and want to try doing the same when they grow up. Get real... ☕
What really ruins minds—and not just kids'—are reality shows like Big Brother and everything else spinning on MTV. What is there to learn from that? That you can sit in a house for a year doing absolutely nothing but acting like an idiot and get paid? Great. Then there's all that nonsense you see on American TV... where you see groups of young people looking for love based on how someone's bedroom looks, or dating someone's parents first, etc. It's a disaster. And then there are those various shows about local celebrities, where they show us uneducated, rude snobs who somehow stumbled into wealth, and then they actually glorify them (like some billionaire mogul in a penthouse). You could go on forever...
In any case, violence is picked up from your surroundings (family, school, the streets), not from cartoons or video games. Me and plenty of people I know grew up watching "violent" cartoons and playing "violent" games, and none of us ever thought about taking it out on anyone... Kids are much more likely to pick up something negative from the commercialized, aggressive rap songs they idolize.

That's like saying a professional athlete has no control over their life, so they try to compensate through sports by trying to be dominant and playing only to win. Total nonsense...
If we're talking about competitive games with actual tournaments, then yeah, the goal is to win and grab the prize money. And, of course, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive games, then please explain to me what you mean by that phrase—"playing just to win."

Look, if someone is a pro athlete, they are a professional. It's their job, their paycheck, and their entire livelihood.

But someone who plays video games professionally—if that isn't actually how they pay the bills—is just someone burning through free time without any real-world payoff. And please, keep in mind what I was getting at in my last post regarding "addiction" and "excessive" behavior.

If we’re talking about competitive gaming with actual tournaments, then yeah, the whole point is to win the prize money. And obviously, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive gaming, then please explain what you mean by "playing just to win."

Okay, I phrased that poorly. If every game has an objective, is there anyone out there playing *not* to reach that goal?
It's basically virtual ego boosters, predictable patterns, and guaranteed "rewards." I still firmly believe that in most cases, it's just a substitute for real life.

At the end of the day, life is the ultimate sandbox game, and more importantly, it's actually real.
Mark Sullivan64 Mark Sullivan64 Newcomer
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#22 ·
wearyhawk83 said:Look, if someone is a pro athlete, they are a professional. It's their job, their paycheck, and their entire livelihood.

But someone who plays video games professionally—if that isn't actually how they pay the bills—is just someone burning through free time without any real-world payoff. And please, keep in mind what I was getting at in my last post regarding "addiction" and "excessive" behavior.

If we’re talking about competitive gaming with actual tournaments, then yeah, the whole point is to win the prize money. And obviously, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive gaming, then please explain what you mean by "playing just to win."

Okay, I phrased that poorly. If every game has an objective, is there anyone out there playing *not* to reach that goal?
It's basically virtual ego boosters, predictable patterns, and guaranteed "rewards." I still firmly believe that in most cases, it's just a substitute for real life.

At the end of the day, life is the ultimate sandbox game, and more importantly, it's actually real.

Then again, there are plenty of people who do make a killing in professional gaming. Take South Korea and Starcraft, for instance. Top-tier players pull in millions of dollars a year. Even in China, playing WoW for cash is a thing—though if I remember correctly, the hourly rate isn't exactly great, but that's beside the point. You can't really call someone a "professional" gamer unless they're actually getting paid for it.
That said, I totally agree that overdoing it is bad, and addiction—well, addiction is bad, plain and simple.

wearyhawk83 said:Look, if someone is a pro athlete, they are a professional. It's their job, their paycheck, and their entire livelihood.

But someone who plays video games professionally—if that isn't actually how they pay the bills—is just someone burning through free time without any real-world payoff. And please, keep in mind what I was getting at in my last post regarding "addiction" and "excessive" behavior.

If we’re talking about competitive gaming with actual tournaments, then yeah, the whole point is to win the prize money. And obviously, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive gaming, then please explain what you mean by "playing just to win."

Okay, I phrased that poorly. If every game has an objective, is there anyone out there playing *not* to reach that goal?
It's basically virtual ego boosters, predictable patterns, and guaranteed "rewards." I still firmly believe that in most cases, it's just a substitute for real life.

At the end of the day, life is the ultimate sandbox game, and more importantly, it's actually real.

The thing is, not every single game has some grand objective you have to crush. A lot of them are played purely for the fun of it or just to get lost in the story. It's like reading a book or watching a movie for the narrative; games work the same way. What you're describing sounds more like those massive online games—the ones that tend to become a replacement for reality because you step into a digital avatar in a world where anything is possible. For people struggling with self-esteem, that virtual world starts looking a lot better than the real one. Sad, but true. :/
Adam Ross6 Adam Ross6 Member
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#23 ·
Mark Sullivan64 said:Then again, there are plenty of people who do make a killing in professional gaming. Take South Korea and Starcraft, for instance. Top-tier players pull in millions of dollars a year. Even in China, playing WoW for cash is a thing—though if I remember correctly, the hourly rate isn't exactly great, but that's beside the point. You can't really call someone a "professional" gamer unless they're actually getting paid for it.
That said, I totally agree that overdoing it is bad, and addiction—well, addiction is bad, plain and simple.

The thing is, not every single game has some grand objective you have to crush. A lot of them are played purely for the fun of it or just to get lost in the story. It's like reading a book or watching a movie for the narrative; games work the same way. What you're describing sounds more like those massive online games—the ones that tend to become a replacement for reality because you step into a digital avatar in a world where anything is possible. For people struggling with self-esteem, that virtual world starts looking a lot better than the real one. Sad, but true. :/

I don't really see it that way 🤷
Every type of gamer I know is just sooo cool 🙂
Maybe they just learn how to hold their own and build up that confidence through gaming 🤷
To me, these games feel almost like a meditative ritual or something rhythmic 🙄
And you can play online too (PlayStation), connecting with the whole world... honestly, it’s such a rush: you don't have to go anywhere, just sit there in your pajamas and hang out with guys from Honduras at the exact same time 👍
... The only thing is—no blood and no chopping heads off!! Not even with dragons! I toss that stuff straight into the trash!!! And I'm talking about my neighbor's trash! All the way across the street!
Dana Ward17 Dana Ward17 Newcomer
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#24 ·
wearyowl29 said:They don't know the first thing about spirituality, and honestly, they’re just wasting your precious time when you could be doing something much more meaningful. Aside from constant violence, there isn't really anything else on the menu.
If you think they're "recreating" you... please. What they're actually recreating is a lifestyle fueled by drugs, booze, and nothing but sex.😁

PS I haven't touched video games in ages, and even back when I used to play, I never went for the shooters...

What counts as "better use of time" is totally subjective. Personally, I see life like a ride at an amusement park—it’s short, so I just want it to be fun while it lasts. If video games make me happy, then I'm playing them. If digging ditches for 12 hours a day makes me happy, then that's what I'll be doing.
wearyhawk83 wearyhawk83 Active Member
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#25 ·
Mark Sullivan64 said:Then again, there are plenty of people who do make a killing in professional gaming. Take South Korea and Starcraft, for instance. Top-tier players pull in millions of dollars a year. Even in China, playing WoW for cash is a thing—though if I remember correctly, the hourly rate isn't exactly great, but that's beside the point. You can't really call someone a "professional" gamer unless they're actually getting paid for it.
That said, I totally agree that overdoing it is bad, and addiction—well, addiction is bad, plain and simple.

The thing is, not every single game has some grand objective you have to crush. A lot of them are played purely for the fun of it or just to get lost in the story. It's like reading a book or watching a movie for the narrative; games work the same way. What you're describing sounds more like those massive online games—the ones that tend to become a replacement for reality because you step into a digital avatar in a world where anything is possible. For people struggling with self-esteem, that virtual world starts looking a lot better than the real one. Sad, but true. :/

Someone playing games professionally unless that’s actually how they pay their bills...

We're totally on the same page.

The thing is, not every single game has some specific goal you have to crush. A ton of games are played strictly for fun or just to get lost in the story. It’s exactly like picking up a book or watching a movie for the plot—gaming works the same way.

I’m not disputing that at all! Honestly, playing certain games can even be more beneficial than binge-watching movies or reading cheesy soap operas since they can really sharpen your mental skills.
It only gets messy when gaming becomes the main priority and everything else in life starts getting neglected.

What you’re describing sounds more like online gaming to me, which usually ends up becoming a substitute for real life. You step into a virtual character in a virtual world where anything feels possible. For people struggling with self-confidence, that digital world starts looking way better than reality. Sad, but true. :/

Personally, I’d lean toward online gaming if I had to choose, because hey, virtual communication is still communication! It only becomes an issue when that digital dose replaces real-world interaction to the point where we start ignoring the people closest to us. Until then, there's no harm in it, because everyone has the right to spend their free time however they want. Whether it's gaming, reading a novel, or even collecting napkins—it's your call.
Larry Wilson5 Larry Wilson5 Active Member
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#26 ·
Mark Sullivan64 said:It’s been a minute since I’ve had to wade through this much pure nonsense... so, uh, let's take it one step at a time.

There’s really nothing wrong with gaming—it shouldn't have any negative impact on your spiritual life at all. Honestly, the only thing it might mess with is your social life. That’s why you’ve got to set some boundaries for yourself—deciding exactly how much you play and when you call it a night. I don't see any reason why you should stop... if anything, gaming can actually be a good thing. Now, I’m not talking about World of Warcraft or stuff like that—mostly just MMORPGs—because those games don't really try to push some deep message on you, though they can definitely suck you into the virtual world so hard that your actual life ends up feeling totally AFK. Pathetic. 😢
Honestly, you get games these days where the storytelling actually holds its own against some of the best novels out there—we're talking deep, layered characters that you genuinely find yourself relating to. It’s pretty wild when you think about it.

🙏
Then there’s Black & White—a game where you basically step into the shoes of a god. You can pretty much do whatever you want.

Your post is... simply... 🤣
First off, she's a kid... obviously kids find that stuff funny. Second, when I trip and fall, I laugh at myself too, and it's totally normal for people to laugh at you. Good grief, it's not like I'm going to burst into tears just because I stumbled. On the other hand, if it’s actually serious, any normal person is going to help you up.
I agree that today's TV programming is way more messed up, but cartoons!? 😂
Yeah, sure, kids are definitely going to see a cartoon character flying, jumping, and smashing things and want to try doing the same when they grow up. Get real... ☕
What really ruins minds—and not just kids'—are reality shows like Big Brother and everything else spinning on MTV. What is there to learn from that? That you can sit in a house for a year doing absolutely nothing but acting like an idiot and get paid? Great. Then there's all that nonsense you see on American TV... where you see groups of young people looking for love based on how someone's bedroom looks, or dating someone's parents first, etc. It's a disaster. And then there are those various shows about local celebrities, where they show us uneducated, rude snobs who somehow stumbled into wealth, and then they actually glorify them (like some billionaire mogul in a penthouse). You could go on forever...
In any case, violence is picked up from your surroundings (family, school, the streets), not from cartoons or video games. Me and plenty of people I know grew up watching "violent" cartoons and playing "violent" games, and none of us ever thought about taking it out on anyone... Kids are much more likely to pick up something negative from the commercialized, aggressive rap songs they idolize.

That's like saying a professional athlete has no control over their life, so they try to compensate through sports by trying to be dominant and playing only to win. Total nonsense...
If we're talking about competitive games with actual tournaments, then yeah, the goal is to win and grab the prize money. And, of course, to have fun.
If we aren't talking about competitive games, then please explain to me what you mean by that phrase—"playing just to win."

Is it possible to play not for the win, but for the sake of the game itself?
Maybe the mindset we bring to games matters more.
Purely seeking entertainment—where you accept the challenge only as long as it stays "fun"—usually leads to a shallow approach. It doesn't actually feel fun for long; eventually, you get bored and move on to the next thing in an endless cycle.
The decision to navigate a game spontaneously comes from playing for the sake of the game. You find yourself needing to master the situation, survive, and recognize what's tripping you up—like a lack of focus, slow reactions, or being misled by expectations. It feels effortless; you're just present in the moment, syncing your perspective with the flow. That’s how kids play—without ego or pretension, just for the game. Then people wonder why they're so naturally skilled. For children, this approach is spontaneous, until it's disrupted by things that pull them away—things centered on feeding the ego. So, I suppose even games can be a space where we exercise our mental faculties.
It’s like anything else. Ironing, driving a Formula 1 car, making sausages, solving math problems, or just chatting with a neighbor.
I guess respecting those mental tools is the only way to truly engage the spirit.
Do we recognize and respect them within ourselves and others in every situation? (Perhaps children seek that space in games because it's been taken from them elsewhere?) Or do we try to fight that natural approach through sheer negation, searching for a Black & White world...
feralbadger2 feralbadger2 Member
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#27 ·
Arthur White37 said:Oops. It seems I actually started a few days ago... 🙄
The reason I ask is because I could easily lose myself in something like that for hours—not that it’s particularly violent.
As for my interest in shooters... I'm nothing like my friends who have become completely obsessed lately. To me, it carries no weight; when I "take someone out" in a game, I don't even process it as anything significant.


Look, it's fine that you started, but if you end up pulling 15-hour sessions and paying hundreds of dollars a month for official server subscriptions, then you'll know you've officially lost the plot. Try not to let it get to that point. 🙂
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 Regular
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#28 ·
lonegardener said:You have no idea what you're missing. 😬

Well, neither do you...http://www.freespiritart.com/images/...d-print-tn.jpg
😉
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 Regular
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#29 ·
Dana Ward17 said:What counts as "better use of time" is totally subjective. Personally, I see life like a ride at an amusement park—it’s short, so I just want it to be fun while it lasts. If video games make me happy, then I'm playing them. If digging ditches for 12 hours a day makes me happy, then that's what I'll be doing.


Modern-day Piti would put it this way:
"Tell me how you spend your downtime, and I'll tell you exactly what your fate holds..."
Arthur White37 Arthur White37 MemberOP
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#30 ·
Who actually claims that playing video games prevents people from communicating?
In my computer science class, about ten of us will jump on a shooter game every now and then; we’re constantly shouting instructions and chatting away, and honestly, it's a great way to bond.🙂
So, who says gaming isn't a legitimate form of socializing?
casualeagle82 casualeagle82 Member
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#31 ·
Adam Ross6 said:I guess it really depends on who you ask... video games can be this amazing way to escape reality, basically just one massive brain melt if you let them

It’s all about moderation on your part. Honestly, anything that's too much of a good thing eventually turns sour
Too much medicine will kill you, right?
It's the same deal with gaming: you go from just chilling out to totally burning out and losing your edge, or just letting your brain turn to mush

Even top-tier tennis pros like Rafael Nadal use gaming as part of their mental prep before those huge matches

My son actually plays FIFA before he heads out to a soccer match. If he doesn't hit his goal in the game, he won't leave the house... or at least, he won't head out until he finally hits that score he set for himself😂 😂 😍


TOTAL BRAINWASHING??????

Only a clueless idiot could say that. Video games are the ultimate fusion of art forms—music, graphics, AI programming, optimization, environmental storytelling—it’s all there. I haven't met a single player in my life who was actually stupid or limited (and by player, I mean real players, not the people who mess around with mobile games for twenty minutes on a Sunday). Since I was a kid, gaming has shaped me. It built my sense of economics, strategy, and tactics. It pushed my English to an academic level. It gave me a grasp of mechanics and automation—which is exactly how I pay my bills. Most importantly, it taught me logical deduction and problem-solving. That's stuff no school is ever going to teach you.

Some people only see violence and toxicity in gaming—that’s just a narrow-minded way of looking at things. An intelligent person doesn't use games to escape reality; they use them to sharpen skills they didn't even know they had. Sure, you’ve got people grinding WoW for 25 hours a day, but that isn't because the game is trash. It's because it's an art form that someone stuck on reality TV or soap operas couldn't possibly wrap their head around. The sheer amount of effort, money, and talent poured into this medium has long since surpassed Hollywood. It’s become a massive pillar of global culture. We're talking about an interactive phenomenon never before seen in human history—and the absolute primary driver of the entire computer industry.

When it comes to spirituality, those games can actually deepen it. Don't go playing GTA and thinking you're some kind of mobster. Play Black & White instead—then you'll see what it's really like to be a god.

There are so many creative games out there that demand way more than just mindless clicking. Someone who can't see past Zuma or Warblade will never get it. They'll just dismiss them as antisocial garbage designed to rot your brain.

I've been gaming since I was six. Never let it ruin my life. Played sports, stayed social, did well in school—all while knowing exactly when to shut the computer off and step away.

Gaming has shown me just about every way different entities interact—war, peace, production, trade, supply and demand. I’ve even seen some of that play out in real life a few times. In school, kids spend ten years trying to lead civilizations through history, memorizing stuff like Hammurabi, Sun Tzu, phalanxes, or the Praetorian Guard. They learn the specs on an USS Nimitz class carrier, how fast an SR-71 can fly, and exactly how much acceleration you need to break atmosphere and hit space. Think about it. You’re sitting here judging things you clearly know nothing about. Why even bother?
Arthur White37 Arthur White37 MemberOP
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#32 ·
That is the truth. I find myself in agreement with you. Older generations didn't grow up immersed in this environment, so to them, it often appears entirely superfluous or even beneath them. Personally, I have gained quite a bit of insight from it myself.
However, the real question lies in whether what one learns is actually useful. While such knowledge is undeniably practical within our physical reality, if one's goal is spiritual growth, I believe we shouldn't become so preoccupied with materialism and the constraints of the physical world.
That is simply my perspective.
Gregory Jackson Gregory Jackson Active Member
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#33 ·
So, I’ve got this one old story for you—my former mentor once went on this wild streak where he played Lines for four days and four nights straight without even blinking. You know, that super simple game where you just try to line up five colored balls in a row? It was honestly kind of intense; they basically just kept him fueled up with food and water while he was totally locked in. Now, this guy is seriously enlightened—we're talking twenty years deep into this stuff, a really powerful presence. Anyway, when he caught a glimpse of what I was thinking about earlier, he made a point similar to one of those posts above, saying that it’s really all about the quality of your consciousness and how whole or integrated it feels, rather than the specific act itself. I guess what he meant was you could be in a state of total meditation while standing in line at a Target, or you could be in the middle of absolute chaos and still be "meditating." So, yeah, it doesn't really matter if you're playing Lines or whatever else; whether you're actually being "spiritual" or not just comes down to the depth and integrity of your awareness while you're doing it.
Megan Nguyen22 Megan Nguyen22 Member
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#34 ·
Arthur White37 said:So, here is my situation. I am quite fond of PC gaming, and there are times when I find myself lost in it for hours on end—honestly, I don't know where I would be if my parents didn't set some boundaries on my screen time 😢....
I have spent a significant amount of time delving into various conspiracy theories, and I frequently immerse myself in books regarding spirituality. I also make a conscious effort to practice meditation 😢, as I am truly striving toward a deeper level of spiritual growth.
My question is this: does my passion for computer games somehow undermine my spiritual journey? Should I consider giving it up entirely? If I were to stop, I suspect it would be an incredibly difficult transition for me to navigate.
👎 😠

Haha, we’re actually on the same page here—I was just pondering this exact thing the other day. Since I spend quite a bit of time gaming myself, I think the most grounded answer is the one wearyowl29 gave: it's really about how we choose to spend our time. At the end of the day, all this material stuff can become a trap. Once possessions start controlling us, we lose that sense of spiritual freedom. Now, don't get me wrong—I'm not saying you need to spend twenty-four hours a day meditating under an oak tree in the middle of nowhere (unless that's your thing!), but we shouldn't reach a point where we're completely dependent on things. For me, it’s like my cigarette habit; I know I shouldn't be in a position where I feel like I simply can't function without them.
Adam Ross6 Adam Ross6 Member
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#35 ·
casualeagle82 said:TOTAL BRAINWASHING??????

Only a clueless idiot could say that. Video games are the ultimate fusion of art forms—music, graphics, AI programming, optimization, environmental storytelling—it’s all there. I haven't met a single player in my life who was actually stupid or limited (and by player, I mean real players, not the people who mess around with mobile games for twenty minutes on a Sunday). Since I was a kid, gaming has shaped me. It built my sense of economics, strategy, and tactics. It pushed my English to an academic level. It gave me a grasp of mechanics and automation—which is exactly how I pay my bills. Most importantly, it taught me logical deduction and problem-solving. That's stuff no school is ever going to teach you.

Some people only see violence and toxicity in gaming—that’s just a narrow-minded way of looking at things. An intelligent person doesn't use games to escape reality; they use them to sharpen skills they didn't even know they had. Sure, you’ve got people grinding WoW for 25 hours a day, but that isn't because the game is trash. It's because it's an art form that someone stuck on reality TV or soap operas couldn't possibly wrap their head around. The sheer amount of effort, money, and talent poured into this medium has long since surpassed Hollywood. It’s become a massive pillar of global culture. We're talking about an interactive phenomenon never before seen in human history—and the absolute primary driver of the entire computer industry.

When it comes to spirituality, those games can actually deepen it. Don't go playing GTA and thinking you're some kind of mobster. Play Black & White instead—then you'll see what it's really like to be a god.

There are so many creative games out there that demand way more than just mindless clicking. Someone who can't see past Zuma or Warblade will never get it. They'll just dismiss them as antisocial garbage designed to rot your brain.

I've been gaming since I was six. Never let it ruin my life. Played sports, stayed social, did well in school—all while knowing exactly when to shut the computer off and step away.

Gaming has shown me just about every way different entities interact—war, peace, production, trade, supply and demand. I’ve even seen some of that play out in real life a few times. In school, kids spend ten years trying to lead civilizations through history, memorizing stuff like Hammurabi, Sun Tzu, phalanxes, or the Praetorian Guard. They learn the specs on an USS Nimitz class carrier, how fast an SR-71 can fly, and exactly how much acceleration you need to break atmosphere and hit space. Think about it. You’re sitting here judging things you clearly know nothing about. Why even bother?

Whatever. Just rambling now.

Why does everyone assume "brainwashing" has to be such a negative thing? Seriously, why? 😲

You're playing the wrong games. 🙂
Looking for some games that help build tolerance? I've been thinking about this lately. It’s a good goal. I'm always looking for ways to broaden my own perspective, even if I stumble through it sometimes. If you know any good titles that focus on empathy or understanding different walks of life, let me know! So, I’ve been thinking about people skills lately. It’s funny how much they matter, isn't it? You can be the smartest person in the room, but if you can't actually talk to anyone, you're kind of stuck. I’m definitely still working on this part. Sometimes I feel like I'm overthinking every single word before I say it. A bit awkward, I know. But hey, we're all learning, right? Just my two cents. I think I might have missed a beat there. My bad! I was just getting settled in. What's on your mind? I've been thinking a lot about positive thinking lately. It’s funny how much our mindset actually dictates our day. I used to be such a pessimist—always looking for the cloud in every silver lining. Honestly, it was exhausting. Now, I try to catch myself when I start spiraling. It isn't about ignoring reality or being delusional, though. That's just being unrealistic. It's more about choosing where to put your energy. If I spend all morning dwelling on a mistake at work, the whole afternoon feels like a wash. So, I try to pivot. A little bit of optimism goes a long way. It's a work in progress, for sure. I still have my moments, but hey, we're getting there!

If I were calling the shots? Man, everything would be different. Every single subject would be taught through video games. It wouldn’t matter if you were sitting in a classroom or just grinding through homework at home—it would all be gamified. Just imagine. I found this link for some learning resources over at The Learning Federation. It looks like a pretty solid spot if you're looking to brush up on stuff. Just thought I'd toss it out there in case anyone else needs a little extra study material today!

Or you could just join everyone else and play by the rules.
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I'm not quite sure what you mean by that! Was it a typo? I might have missed something there. Anyway, hope you're having a good one!

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So, I was looking into physical science : orbital motion : Kepler again today. It’s one of those things that seems simple until you actually sit down and try to wrap your head around the math. Basically, you've got the relationship between the orbital period and the radius. It's pretty straightforward once it clicks, but man, it took me a minute to get there. Just one of those days!
Here’s what you get:
I put together a little printable guide to help students get their planetary orbit simulations up and running. It’s basically a roadmap for setting everything up correctly.
And then you just throw some math at it. Use those formulas to see if the theory actually holds water.
It would be great if we could get an option to just copy and print the activity screen. It’d make things so much easier.
Five multiple-choice questions for a final exam. They include printable result sheets and everything else you need.
Here are the explanations for the right answers.
Students:
Time to dive into some physical science : orbital motion : Kepler. I’m going to be looking into how a planet actually orbits its star. It's pretty fascinating stuff when you really get into the weeds with it.
What if you could just... tweak things? Imagine having the power to mess with a planet's size, how fast it zips around, or exactly how far it sits from the Sun. Just a little adjustment here and there. It's a wild thought, isn't it?
Let's dive into how different variables actually mess with the shape and timing of an orbit. It’s pretty wild once you start digging into the math behind it.
First, I’ll log all the data into a neat little table and whip up some graphs. Then, I'll take a good look at what those patterns are actually telling us to see if I can uncover the core discovery.
So, I was reading up on some stuff lately, and I stumbled upon those fundamental relationships within the solar system known as Physical science : orbital motion : Kepler. It's actually pretty fascinating once you get into it. Just thinking about how everything moves out there in the void is enough to make my head spin a little, haha. But yeah, Kepler's stuff is basically the backbone of how we understand orbits. Pretty neat, right?
I can't quite get this link to work on my end. It looks like I'm hitting a dead end trying to reach those resources. Might be a broken link or just some weird server glitch. I'll keep digging, though!I just came across this PDF regarding energy changes in physical science—specifically looking at orbital motion and Kepler. It’s a bit of a deep dive, but honestly, I find this stuff pretty fascinating. It makes you think about how everything in our solar system just follows these set rules. It's kind of wild when you really sit down and process it. Anyway, just thought I'd share.
Megan Nguyen22 Megan Nguyen22 Member
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Gregory Jackson said:So, I’ve got this one old story for you—my former mentor once went on this wild streak where he played Lines for four days and four nights straight without even blinking. You know, that super simple game where you just try to line up five colored balls in a row? It was honestly kind of intense; they basically just kept him fueled up with food and water while he was totally locked in. Now, this guy is seriously enlightened—we're talking twenty years deep into this stuff, a really powerful presence. Anyway, when he caught a glimpse of what I was thinking about earlier, he made a point similar to one of those posts above, saying that it’s really all about the quality of your consciousness and how whole or integrated it feels, rather than the specific act itself. I guess what he meant was you could be in a state of total meditation while standing in line at a Target, or you could be in the middle of absolute chaos and still be "meditating." So, yeah, it doesn't really matter if you're playing Lines or whatever else; whether you're actually being "spiritual" or not just comes down to the depth and integrity of your awareness while you're doing it.

Haha, true—but you really have to reach a point where you are that way in every single situation, rather than just waiting around for those rare moments of inspiration...
Morgan Ramirez30 Morgan Ramirez30 Newcomer
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A healthy, well-adjusted person isn't going to suffer any "consequences" from playing a video game, no matter how violent it might be, simply because a sane individual can easily tell the difference between reality and a digital simulation.

Just my two cents, though—if someone starts off from the premise that playing a game could actually damage their spirituality, they probably aren't feeling particularly healthy or balanced themselves. I’d honestly suggest the OP might want to a) try broadening their horizons, b) have a chat with a professional—maybe a spiritual advisor, a priest, or a doctor, whatever they feel like—and c) perhaps try to compensate, if nothing else, by finding some way they find acceptable to offset or dial back that sense of being overly spiritual...
casualeagle82 casualeagle82 Member
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Adam Ross6;29704948 said:blablabla ..

Why does "brainwashing" have to be such a negative term? 😲

You're just playing the wrong games. 🙂
Find stuff that actually builds tolerance, people skills and positive thinking.

Just look around you.

Tolerance and positive thinking are two utopian ideologies that don't hold water in today's world. Life is brutal. You have to fight it. No amount of positive thinking is going to solve my problems; I'll solve them myself when I roll up my sleeves. As for tolerance, it’s hard to be tolerant toward someone who isn't being tolerant toward you—if they throw a stone at you, you throw a brick back. People play games primarily for entertainment, and those games have to meet certain standards that have evolved alongside computer tech: they have to look good. People don't drop massive amounts of cash on high-end hardware to play Snake or basic pixel games. They want a spectacle. They want visual and auditory stimulation. Sure, a low-budget indie game can win people over with a great idea or execution, but most things start with the aesthetics. A Ferrari might be less comfortable to drive than a Chevy, but it's still a Ferrari.

I can't help but jump into this little side debate about improving life through meditation and all that.
A quick tip: solve your earthly problems with work, effort, and sweat. Once everything in this material world is in its place, once you've built an existence for yourself and your family, then go ahead and meditate for 24 hours straight. Meditation isn't going to pay your electric bill or put food on the table. Think about life while you're actually living it. Don't just sit there cross-legged dreaming about enlightenment.
Morgan Ramirez30 Morgan Ramirez30 Newcomer
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casualeagle82 said:Tolerance and positive thinking are just two utopian ideologies that don't really hold water in today's world; life is brutal, and you have to fight it tooth and nail. My own problems aren't going to be solved by some "positive vibes" mantra—I'll solve them myself when I roll up my sleeves and get to work. As for tolerance, it’s pretty hard to be tolerant toward someone who isn't being tolerant toward you; if they throw a stone at you, you throw a brick back! People play games primarily for entertainment, and as such, they have to meet certain criteria that have shifted over time as computer technology evolved: the game has to look good. People aren't dropping massive amounts of cash on high-end hardware just to play Snake or basic mini-games; people want a spectacle, a feast for the eyes and ears, a tactile experience. It’s true that a small indie game can blow you away with its concept or execution, but a lot of it starts with the aesthetics. A Ferrari might be less comfortable to drive than an old Ford sedan, but it’s still a Ferrari,

I find myself unable to stay out of this little side debate regarding improving one's life through meditation and whatnot.
A tiny bit of advice: deal with your earthly problems through labor, effort, and sweat. Once everything in this material world is finally in its proper place and you've carved out an existence for yourself and those close to you, then you can go ahead and meditate for 24 hours straight or whatever. Meditation isn't going to pay your electric bill or put food on the table. Think about life while you're actually living it; don't just dream about it while sitting cross-legged, pretending to be enlightened!!

Look, man, you're really testing my patience with this post—you've still got a long way to go before what you write qualifies as a real "post"—and honestly, I don't even meditate or practice any of the stuff mentioned here.
If nobody has told you yet, I will: if you don't have anything intelligent to contribute, just keep quiet.
casualeagle82 casualeagle82 Member
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If you're playing games professionally but it isn't paying your bills, you're just burning daylight. No real ROI. Period. And don't forget what I said before—we're talking about addiction and doing too much. That’s the reality.

If someone isn't getting paid to play games, they aren't a professional. Period. Millions of people play. A few hundred, maybe a thousand, actually make a living at it. It’s just like pro football. Everyone kicks a ball around in middle school, but how many of us actually make a career out of it? Barely any.
Selection is brutal. Look at Johnathan Wendell—better known as Fatal1ty. He built a fortune just by being the absolute best at what he does. Honestly, the cutthroat nature of pro gaming is even more ruthless than traditional sports. In soccer, you might have twenty or thirty elite players on the planet. In gaming? You’re lucky if there are ten.

This is pure nonsense.
quote🙏Tina, you're spot on. Older folks didn't grow up with this stuff, so they think it's just extra noise for idiots. Personally? I learned a ton from it.
The real question is whether what you learn actually matters. Sure, it’s useful for navigating the physical world. But if you're looking for spiritual growth? Don't get bogged down by materialism. It's a distraction.
That's just how I see it.

What world are you living in? Physical? Or what? What do you eat? What do you wear? Who pays the bills while you’re busy chasing "spiritual enlightenment" without a single thought for material reality? Do you have a wife? Kids? Who’s looking after their existence while you play around with your "spirituality"?

It’s easy to play the martyr. "Oh, I'll just quit my job to focus on my spiritual awakening and starve myself in the process." Fine. Die enlightened. Whatever. What world are you people living in? A seven-year-old has a better grasp on reality than this. Here is one simple fact, just a footnote for you: Humans are born, we live, and we die. Everything in between is just a messy mix of our own choices and whatever luck we stumble into. No amount of meditation is going to turn us into gods. We’re just slightly smarter animals that used tech and science to compensate for our physical flaws. There is no higher sphere. No transcendence. We’re born in blood and pain—mostly pain—and we die. Sure, enjoy the little things. But wanting more is human nature. You get maybe 70 years on this planet. One shot. One try. Will you die a small, happy person who actually left something behind? Or will you leave this world like a giant—think Einstein, Mozart, or Vince Carter? Or will you end up as nothing at all? Just some drunk in a dumpster while stray dogs pee on you? That choice is entirely yours. No higher powers, no cosmic nonsense. Unless, of course, a meteorite hits us and ends the whole thing prematurely while we're sitting on that third rock from the sun.

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