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Impact of Video Games and Digital Technology on Society
TLDR Founders of Riot Games discuss the impact of video games and digital technology on society, highlighting concerns about constant stimulation, lack of boredom, online social interactions, and the need for creating structures to promote positive behavior in virtual environments.
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02:38
Mark Merrill and Brandon Beck discuss the impact of video games and digital technology on society, sharing insights and their personal approach to screen time with their kids.
04:46
The founders of Riot Games reflect on the impact of constant stimulation and lack of boredom in today's society, especially in relation to their own children and the challenges of governing the virtual landscape.
07:04
The founders of Riot Games discuss the evolving nature of social interaction through online platforms like Twitch and MMOs, highlighting both concerns about the impact on physical togetherness and the positive aspects of forging meaningful connections in virtual spaces.
09:20
The founders of Riot Games acknowledge the benefits of technology like YouTube and social media platforms, but also express concerns about the negative impact of anonymity leading to harmful behavior online, emphasizing the need for creating a new structure around human interaction in virtual environments to mitigate harm.
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Riot Games founders emphasize the importance of creating structures to train people to be more aware of their behavior in online gaming communities to promote positive interactions and reduce harmful behavior.
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