University Of Geneva Professor and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Daphne Bavelier gave a fascinating TED talk this summer in Lausanne on her research on brain science and video games.
People automatically assume that video games, particularly action-filled shooting games, have a negative effect on the mind. Dr. Bavelier's lab actually puts those assumptions to the test.
She found that those who play action games (in moderation!) react faster and can focus better. The research has fascinating implications for how we can improve and train our brains, learn, and rehabilitate people.
The full 18 minute video is available here and at the end of the slides.
We've broken out Dr. Bavelier's key points below.
Dr. Bavelier is a cognitive neuroscientist, and heads her own lab at the University of Geneva.
Dr. Bavelier is interested in how to make our brains smarter, better, faster, and stronger. She studies video games in that context.
People think video games are mostly played by children, but the average gamer is 33 years old, not 8.
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