- Many of the stories we hear about the video games influencing acts of mass violence are exaggerated or incorrect
- The flaws of the research pointing to violent content as a cause of actual violence
- How video games and other media can incidentally lower violence
- Guests Dr. Patrick Markey and Dr. Christopher Ferguson discuss their book and research that runs against the tide of popular opinion about the harmful effects of video games
Links
- Dr. Christopher Ferguson’s website
- Dr. Patrick Markey
- Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games is Wrong
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About +7 Intelligence
+7 Intelligence is the podcast about how games impact people.
Each episode explores a different perspective on how games profoundly influence the real world. Interviews with game designers, psychologists, professionals, and everyday players discuss the unique way that games influence their life and work.
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