Honestly TV is probably worse than video games just due to how passive it is. Depending on the game being played, it can train creativity, problem solving and communication skills.
@@EliFarb i'd argue that videogames do help, because it improves your ability to explain things verbally and through writing. You learn the change in someone's voice if they're smiling, or sad or angry really effectively. Obviously there are parts of communication not practised
I mean there is good TV and there is bad TV, it comes down to you as to which you spend your time on, you can learn many things from some programs and shows. Of course too much of it is bad just like everything else.
Another big one is the ability to process information quickly and react accordingly. That’s the main reason I still play league occasionally, I feel like it keeps my mind sharp.
Is the world in need of innovation or video gaming is just a hit market. Or both. I would assume there are lots more as cool or cooler than video gaming for children and all ages but never become a hit market.
@@fekek.516 nah you surely aren’t aware how great video games are these days. Great videos games are the best inspirations and some of them are arts. There is nothing better than it because it is the only way you can interact with the imaginative world. Of course I’m not talking about low quality video games. Check games like deathstranding, red dead redemption 2, etc.
Funny that playing skyrim as a kid made me want to explore the shit out of our real world. Now everytime I save some money and have abit of free time I go backpacking somewhere I've never been.
20 years ago, Need for Speed Underground pushed my interest in cars and subsequently car design, which influenced my career greatly so I completely agree on this.
I'm 74 and I've played video game for 40 years, I believe that great for older people, they keep your mind sharp, there's always a negative with anything you do, stay with the positives.
@@OffGridInvestor who the hell is Jordan Peterson and whats wrong with having that way of life. We all have hobbies and what more could you ask in life other than the enyojment and entertainment . You seem pretty biased.
You forgot about the boomers saying "Video games will change you into a killer." whilst opening the second pack of cigarettes for the day, continuing to watch TV and reading the newest boulevard-papers...
@@d862 nobody thinks the "online world" is real except boomers, but they're too immersed in their murder mysteries, talk shows, and wheel of fortune to have any interest in the world around them other than their jobs. Elon cares about you the same way you care about me. You don't, but at least he's trying to build an affordable way off this planet so humans don't disappear the next time an asteroid or nuclear war happen.
@@d862 nobody thinks the "online world" is real except boomers, but they're too immersed in their murder mysteries, talk shows, and wheel of fortune to have any interest in the world around them other than their jobs. Elon cares about you the same way you care about me. You don't, but at least he's trying to build an affordable way off this planet so humans don't disappear the next time an asteroid or nuclear war happen.
I’ve never discouraged my son from playing / he’s always been a smart kid and did well in school and was motivated to work. For him/ it’s a blessing as he’s very computer literate and loves programming and technology etc
He’s not lying. Im a Technical Recruiter who focuses on software engineer hiring.. large percentage of candidates say they got interested in coding due to video games.
tbh how I got a degree in computer science is because of video games. I plan to make games from scratch. what he's saying is definitely true. people who play video games have the potential to be really smart in technology and also have the potential to be really successful.
I came from a household where family didn't believe in how video games could make you successful. so they tried everything to sabotage me and make sure I'm not playing video games. mind you I used to play tournaments and championships for clash of clans. Cod mobile and fortnite. I was fairly good at them but my family didn't believe games are beneficial in your life.
@@tomohawkcloud u Dont need to make money out of everything u know... If thats what u feel, u are just wasting ur time trying to make money that wont change anything
Video games in today's age are the easiest platform to influence minds, and feed narratives, and eventually mould reality for them. But if you've a strong mind, all that crap won't affect you or stop you from having fun in games. But everyone is not the same.
Professional software engineer with no CS degree here. Video games got me interested in technology at a young age. I taught myself programming after my science degree and here I am. I had so many teachers tell me to stop gaming. They thought it was an addiction and a waste of time. They had no idea how valuable it would be.
You know the funny things I’m in programming classes, and the teacher’s first assignment was introduce your self in the discussion board and borderline every students favorite hobby was video games
That's pretty accurate I have been into video games since I was 5 years old! And I would say they play significant role in my life because of those video games I become so interested in programming and therefore very successful software engineer !! So there you have it Elon was right!!
I credit video games for some of the most important lessons I learned in life that have made me as successful as I am, and I wasn't even aware I was learning them at the time. Everything from persistence to compound interest to teamwork and leadership. They're great (or at least can be).
Can you imagine getting excited about technology because of business software,…? It makes sense that you would be more excited by entertainment, arts, … and then leverage that later on for business.
Back then, in the 90s, some of our parents didn't buy us the consoles, so there were these video-game-houses where you could play for an hour for a small fee. They don't exist anymore.
@@Subuzgreatest i think you're talking about the internet cafes, in case videogames house is another thing, i don't really know. Also they do still exist in some countries and are popular!
That's so true. I just graduated doing computer science. It started when I was 3 year old and my big brother let me sit on his pentium 3 computer for the first time playing metal slug in it.
And learning to make them can be just as fun as playing them under the right conditions. I feel for the devs that have to work tremendous hours on a game they have little to no passion for anymore.
@Tea Bag You got the idea wrong. You need to get ppl interested and it typically happens best by itself. Instructing too much usually kills the interest. It’s also stupid to expect everyone should learn to code, this is stupid.
@@shortzz4561 i don't have a family tho, we men have to be very careful in choosing a woman nowadays, according to statistics women initiate 82% of divorces and get the kids and house most to the time
Honestly all my math and logic skills came from yu-gi-oh . Calculating life points , reading and chaining effects of cards at 4 years old helps a lot lol.
As someone who played yugi oh since its early introduction and till now. You are without a doubt a liar. The math used in yugi oh is extremely basic plus and minus calculation. 1st grade math material cover it in one if not half a lesson.
@@maximus-go1um notice I said "when i was 4 years old ... it helps a lot". I think anyone with basic reading skills can deduce I'm not talking about every single math I've came across in my life as you seem to have interpreted. Im saying the basis of my mathematical and reasoning skills came from yu-gi-oh similar to how Elon is saying video games helps younger people get smarter. We are not saying that yu-gi-oh or video games taught us Laplace transforms, differential equation modeling, inverse and forward kinematics, digital signal processing and feedback control algorithms obviously. Judging from your comment and how you interpret things you sound very young id say elementary school so ill refrain from insults... actually either way ill refrain from insults but if you're an adult id say you should probably work on your reading comprehension skills.
This is exactly how I became a programmer. and took a fervent interest in technology. Not only did it inspire me to learn programming, but it I learned stuff. For example, play playing Shenmue taught me a lot about certain Asia before I went there.
My son is 2 years old and he beats me at video games every time. He started with math and spelling, then branched out to fast moving games that I can't keep up with. He actually told me that one of the games they should have done this or that. He's three now and amazingly smart.
I agree on this! I did not even think of making videos and learning skills from it such as Filmora and Openshot, it really drives you to do something with the technology when you play long hours video games like Dota and Runescape. And also when I am in school, I am really inspired on technology stuff like Mircrosoft excel instead of hands on work like Design and Technology
I agree 100%, me being a gamer for almost 15 years. I can tell you that I never would have opted for the career path that I am in incase I never played my first video game. I'm a blogger btw and my first game was Biomenance
RDR2 and Ghost of Tsushima made me interested in learning history, and the Mass Effect, Halo, and Bioshock games inspired me to write my own science fiction story and build the lore around it.
Shout out to my boomer pops for shaming me for gaming when I was younger, now it’s a rapidly growing industry. Don’t let anyone tell you what the future is going to be like because they have no clue.
He’s so right, I fell in love with programming in university when I used it for statistical analysis for my biochem degree. But I’ve always been a big gamer my whole life and honestly I was fascinated by tech and programming because of video games and I continue to learn due to my motivation to learn so I can create my own video game
I have been playing video games when I was 5 years old in my Nintendo N64 and GameCube back in the day. Then, Xbox 360 and Xbox One came and the rest is history. Now I am a 24 year old undergraduate junior (86 credits) computer science university student wanting to become a game Designer/programmer. My dad introduced me to video games and I immediately became addicted and obsessed.
As a soft. eng. myself I've started for the same reason. And no, I'm not a caveman living in my mom's basement. I live in my dad's xD All jokes aside. I'm a fit guy who's into fitness, parachuting, but also like embedded systems and machine learning. Have a gorgeous wife and hopefully children some day. Have a lovely day
Oh god. I agree with everything you’d aid but seeing parachuting just. Omg I’m so scared of heights. Conpletey off topic I know. But my god. I remember back in highschool, I had a weight lifting class, and one of the excersises was holding onto a band and going down and up and I kid you not I was afraid of falling off the foot tall bench! Years later, still terrified of any height over three feet (hey! I improved since highschool!) your braver then me!
@@nerdthatcantfit1079 parachuting is safer. Think about it this way: if you fall off the bench, you can easily lose control and break something. If you're jumping with parachute there's no way you can't open it.
People underestimate how hard programming for video games is, you have to create the most realistic and beautiful renderers running in realtime on a potato computer. These deep despairtites force to come up with very creative solution.
Today's computers are not potatoes and you can use gaming engines like Unreal unless you work in a big company and it's your job to write the engine because you are getting paid. Not to mention that motion capture suits are more accessible and can be used to create awesome animations. Look at Hellblade for example, and the next game they are making.
This is definitely true for me. The problem is some people revolve their whole lives around it instead of using it to learn from and expand their interest on computer science.
Keep in mind that he’s talking about video games, not video game addiction. Playing it as a hobby is fine, but sitting in your house all day playing 12 hours a day has many harmful effects. I mean, why even 12 hours. Just 3 hours straight without breaks everyday is already damaging enough.
I play 3/7 hours a day and still maintain my course for heading into a career. Better spending that time doing what I enjoy than binging Netflix or going partying, which is seemingly more socially accepted lol
You can turn addiction/obsession into something productive. Yeah especially in case of video games. It’s more of a passion than addiction, can’t be compared to drugs or alcohol addiction.
Uh, except that it DOESN'T? Also, nobody said that (the 12 hours thing & play without rest thing). Wdym? That's actually normal, lol..and you can literally play for several hours but still do other things, just need to keep things balanced.
I was the same way. I started playing video games, then I wanted to know how to make them. I wrote my first lua script in roblox when I was 11, it didn't really click. I then coded at school in visual basic, then Started coding mods and plugins for minecraft. I would never have been interested in coding without computer games, and my masters degree has been an absolute breeze, not because I'm more intelligent or harder working than my peers, but because I've had a lot more experience from years of doing it as a hobby. You could definitely argue that video games are a bit of a waste of time (like you could with any other form of entertainment) but that initial bit of enthusiasm, at least for me, was what put me on my career path. I would be willing to bet that on my course there were fewer than 10 people who didn't play video games.
There not drugs bro there a form of entertainment. I agree they can get addicting but there no different from people that binge shows all day except with video games u actually use your brain.
@@danhartz7637 dude your comment makes no sense. I support gaming. I'm a gamer myself. I'm saying that excessive gaming is bad when you're not doing anything proactive with it to better yourself or others. Sitting at your parents house all day, unemployed, leeching off their money is a waste of . Playing games to chill out with friends and family or just by yourself to reward yourself is absolutely a great way to destress and enjoy your time. Binging games is no different to binging shows all day. You're saying you don't use your brain to watch shows? Please... What does using your brain have to do with anything? I use my brain to wipe my ass. Does that mean it's something I should do all day?
@@nyquist_control apologies I got a little crazy. Just a little upset at the boomers out there that take all forms of gaming as a waste of time. All love bro hope you’re doing well ❤️
@@danhartz7637 no worries. Understandable. I remember when I played a lot of games back in my teenager years. The stigma has always been there for video games but I feel like it might disappear in the next century with the rise of augmented reality.
Video games are one of the most powerful connective spaces of art and science there is. They are an amazing force in general whatever direction you want to push them. I was the nerd who watched her brother play video games and then wanted to re-create a real life obstacle course to mimic it.
Well the good part about playing video games is that youth go through a gradual realisation that games and corruption and AAA marketing campaigns and all these glitches and microtransactions etc exist. It's a window into an industry that's out for money and not with good intentions. That's a skill that transfers to other industries and helps the youthful see through bullsht tactics of the companies they would otherwise find themselves working for
I bought a computer because I took a computer assisted college course. Started playing computer war games. Thought they stunk and was sure I could make better games. Bought a compiler and taught myself to program. Had a nice career. Made a lot of money. Made some good and successful games.
Absolutely agree with that... I'm an Industrial Engineer and I have been dedicating huge amount of hours to videogames since I was 8 years old or so...
My son has kept his friends, local and overseas, because video games have helped them stay connected over the years. These are the same small group of friends now for a decade or more.
Video games are the reason I joined martial arts which changed my life, and inspired me to travel to certain places. As long as they’re played within limits, they can be beneficial
I agree. My children started at home, I teached them to use computer... and played video games with them.😁 My son is doing a master’s degree as a software programmer+AI /+ did electromechanical studies; my daughter master technology/AI and is a manager as (still taking master degrees). They still play video games sometimes together.🙂
Weirdly enough, video games did give me some valuable skills: 1.) GRINDING 2.) Creativity & visualizing things in my mind because I spent years playing Minecraft every day, building giant crazy shit 3.) Leadership, Communication, emotional control, organization, carrying myself online with an audience, stress management, & discipline when I started playing R6S competitively
Yes and recently He mentioned a lot about how they can be used to educate and teach our children. I'm not certain but I think he did say in different subjects. Which I think is like a genius plan, No more bored children in class.
I have a bachelor in Computer Science and is because the original doom have an open source so you can literally build levels and learn to code at the same time .
Pretty much the reason I elected to start taking computer classes in school was because of the influence video games had on my entire life. I still adore them to this day, even though I don't play that often. I wouldn't be nearly as computer literate as I am operating them, learning new software and troubleshooting problems if not for video games. But there is a balance to be achieved - I've seen some people just want to sit around and game, but not work and earn a living too.
Games helped ME SO MUCH with problem solving. I used to play ALOT of mmorpg games, and in those games there were so many stats, numbers etc. that you kinda had to figure stuff out. Not to mention, i learned english as a 10 year old because of WOW.
Dad couldn't understand how to use GPS and is always impressed how do I drive and check the GPS at the same time. I'm like "That's why you should play open world video games."
Ex Halo 3 booster, RuneScape, league of Legends player here - 31 year old Senior SE now. I can confidently say that there is a tremendous amount of overlap between programming and gaming, but it’s mostly the instant feedback loop. Do something, see a consequence, do something, see a consequence, etc. I got a degree in Chemistry because I didn’t know what I wanted to do and when I was first introduced to programming as a grad student I was blown away at how much I enjoyed it. Adult video games!
Honestly TV is probably worse than video games just due to how passive it is. Depending on the game being played, it can train creativity, problem solving and communication skills.
Well if it's anything online I wouldn't count on communication skills
@@EliFarb i'd argue that videogames do help, because it improves your ability to explain things verbally and through writing. You learn the change in someone's voice if they're smiling, or sad or angry really effectively.
Obviously there are parts of communication not practised
I mean there is good TV and there is bad TV, it comes down to you as to which you spend your time on, you can learn many things from some programs and shows. Of course too much of it is bad just like everything else.
Also increases hand eye coordination and reaction times.
Another big one is the ability to process information quickly and react accordingly. That’s the main reason I still play league occasionally, I feel like it keeps my mind sharp.
Remember he did not say “spend your life in video games”
Is the world in need of innovation or video gaming is just a hit market. Or both. I would assume there are lots more as cool or cooler than video gaming for children and all ages but never become a hit market.
@@fekek.516 What?
@@fekek.516 you smoke crack?
I play 5h a day and I work, u got a problem with that boomer?
@@fekek.516 nah you surely aren’t aware how great video games are these days. Great videos games are the best inspirations and some of them are arts. There is nothing better than it because it is the only way you can interact with the imaginative world. Of course I’m not talking about low quality video games. Check games like deathstranding, red dead redemption 2, etc.
Funny that playing skyrim as a kid made me want to explore the shit out of our real world. Now everytime I save some money and have abit of free time I go backpacking somewhere I've never been.
That's awesome man. Your younger self would be proud of you.
Try not to take an arrow in the knee.
@@kennethlauer4735 thanks for the laugh 😂
@@kennethlauer4735 thanks for the laugh 😂
Same, I liked to explore in Crysis and Far Cry 1. Now I explore tropical islands the most :).
20 years ago, Need for Speed Underground pushed my interest in cars and subsequently car design, which influenced my career greatly so I completely agree on this.
What u do now?
I'm 74 and I've played video game for 40 years, I believe that great for older people, they keep your mind sharp, there's always a negative with anything you do, stay with the positives.
Wise words 😌
Beautiful.
So are you still playing video games at 74?
I will also keep playing until death.. I am 47 now
@@steboulraseI'm 46, so same here. Just In moderation.
Yes as long you can stay innovative and not get addicted or unproductive with it. Totally agree here 👍 👏 🙌🏽
Yes, addiction is a real problem though. So videogames are great when used wisely. And regulated by the parents.
I see too many people just trying to live as a teenager their whole lives with this crap. Jordan Peterson straight up says it's a waste of your life.
@@OffGridInvestor but read dead 2 tho
@@OffGridInvestor who the hell is Jordan Peterson and whats wrong with having that way of life. We all have hobbies and what more could you ask in life other than the enyojment and entertainment . You seem pretty biased.
@@OffGridInvestor It's boring for me
“Video games are bad.”
Loser normie continues to watch netflix
You forgot about the boomers saying "Video games will change you into a killer." whilst opening the second pack of cigarettes for the day, continuing to watch TV and reading the newest boulevard-papers...
It's not one or the other all consuming rots the brain
Elon musk really doesn't care about you the online world is an illusion
@@d862 nobody thinks the "online world" is real except boomers, but they're too immersed in their murder mysteries, talk shows, and wheel of fortune to have any interest in the world around them other than their jobs. Elon cares about you the same way you care about me. You don't, but at least he's trying to build an affordable way off this planet so humans don't disappear the next time an asteroid or nuclear war happen.
@@d862 nobody thinks the "online world" is real except boomers, but they're too immersed in their murder mysteries, talk shows, and wheel of fortune to have any interest in the world around them other than their jobs. Elon cares about you the same way you care about me. You don't, but at least he's trying to build an affordable way off this planet so humans don't disappear the next time an asteroid or nuclear war happen.
Elon Musk is right. It’s the reason how I learned English at a fluent level when I was just a 9 year old kid.
It’s how I became fluent in English when I was just a 9 year old kid.*
Playing videogames inspired me to be a videogame creator.
How is your career going so far?
@@badreddinegacem pretty decent so far.
@@Veins1 you make games for a living?
@@Veins1no
"Same" -me in the future probably
Or to why I was inspired to draw and become an artist - Mega Man, Sonic, Splatoon, Castlevania, etc.
👍
Me as a kid: obsessed with video games. Me as an adult: working in tech lol. Irony is I don't play as much
Me too. Video game brought me to programming and such but now I don't have enough free time to even play. I'm so tired that I just go to sleep.
@@youdononeetokno abusive web development job, am I right?
I don't think it's irony. You've just moved on to bigger things in your life, which is good.
@@youdononeetokno This is why Twitch exists. We play vicariously through streamers while doing other stuff.
Yeah, no grown adult plays as much, specially if we are engineers with jobs and probably family... Even if we want to 🤣
That's how I got into software engineering because of video games. Thank you Mom and Dad for letting my obsession become my career.
I’ve never discouraged my son from playing / he’s always been a smart kid and did well in school and was motivated to work. For him/ it’s a blessing as he’s very computer literate and loves programming and technology etc
He’s not lying.
Im a Technical Recruiter who focuses on software engineer hiring.. large percentage of candidates say they got interested in coding due to video games.
tbh how I got a degree in computer science is because of video games. I plan to make games from scratch. what he's saying is definitely true. people who play video games have the potential to be really smart in technology and also have the potential to be really successful.
I came from a household where family didn't believe in how video games could make you successful. so they tried everything to sabotage me and make sure I'm not playing video games. mind you I used to play tournaments and championships for clash of clans. Cod mobile and fortnite. I was fairly good at them but my family didn't believe games are beneficial in your life.
Video games gave me the critical thinking skills to solve abnormal problems.
Im glad I never listened to people saying I should quit video games
Are you harward student ? Or programmer??
@@ankalagon45 why does that matter?
@@cs1645very matter
@@cs1645because elon never stated that you should be a bum and lose your life to it
@@tomohawkcloud u Dont need to make money out of everything u know... If thats what u feel, u are just wasting ur time trying to make money that wont change anything
He's not wrong, there always is a logical reason for everything people try to do and learn.
exactly
Can’t remember the last time Elon was wrong about anything.
Honestly, when the truth is uncomfortable or vs the status quo it often gets branded as a lie or taboo.@@njj9555
Video games in today's age are the easiest platform to influence minds, and feed narratives, and eventually mould reality for them. But if you've a strong mind, all that crap won't affect you or stop you from having fun in games. But everyone is not the same.
Professional software engineer with no CS degree here. Video games got me interested in technology at a young age. I taught myself programming after my science degree and here I am. I had so many teachers tell me to stop gaming. They thought it was an addiction and a waste of time. They had no idea how valuable it would be.
As long as in moderation it can be okay. It’s important to go outside and be physically active too.
So what's your point?
not really
He stated "Play video games to progress into a field" not play video games to retreat from the world or because it's your best hobby.
My grandaughter loves games and inventing music and art design on computer. She doesnt like school. Maybe she is headed right. She is 9 yrs old.
Probably. Learning feels so natural when you’re doing it just because of something you love
If she loves what she does she is in the right track
Sounds like you got a tiny Elon Musk. Nurture those interests. But let her know its important to finish school if she wants to pursue those passions.
I think ure the one that needs to go to school
@@DC-gh6dy School is a debt trap these days. A lot of big technology-related jobs hire based on certifications rather than a degree.
Nah bro when kids focus on video games the whole business is going to be in his hands even in the future. No more potential rivals
I became a game developer because I wanted to know how video games work. And now I make them work and build them. Awesome
You know the funny things I’m in programming classes, and the teacher’s first assignment was introduce your self in the discussion board and borderline every students favorite hobby was video games
That's pretty accurate I have been into video games since I was 5 years old! And I would say they play significant role in my life because of those video games I become so interested in programming and therefore very successful software engineer !!
So there you have it Elon was right!!
Same except that I’m just starting with programming
Greetings from Keanu Reeves
@@Keanureeves475 😂😂😂
True, recently my niece got interested in making video games so I've helped a bit with coding
I credit video games for some of the most important lessons I learned in life that have made me as successful as I am, and I wasn't even aware I was learning them at the time. Everything from persistence to compound interest to teamwork and leadership. They're great (or at least can be).
Can you imagine getting excited about technology because of business software,…? It makes sense that you would be more excited by entertainment, arts, … and then leverage that later on for business.
Children differ. What works for some fail others. I do wish them all the best out of life.
Thanks Lori!!!! Very wise and true!
Uh, you think games are only for children or what? Then you know absolutely nothing about games & gaming
“Video games houses”
Those crazy riches, they have special video games houses
Yeah, that's a weird word for Game Studio xD
I know this is late, but doesn't he live @ Tesla no joke? For him work must feel like home. He's a different fellow that's for sure
Back then, in the 90s, some of our parents didn't buy us the consoles, so there were these video-game-houses where you could play for an hour for a small fee.
They don't exist anymore.
@@Subuzgreatest i think you're talking about the internet cafes, in case videogames house is another thing, i don't really know. Also they do still exist in some countries and are popular!
That's so true. I just graduated doing computer science. It started when I was 3 year old and my big brother let me sit on his pentium 3 computer for the first time playing metal slug in it.
@SniperShiv that's true because my university only taught me the borderline, now it is upto me on how deeper I go about that?
video games taught me to embrace project management
I got started coding with video games, always loved fps games and then just thought it would be cool to start making them.
And learning to make them can be just as fun as playing them under the right conditions. I feel for the devs that have to work tremendous hours on a game they have little to no passion for anymore.
Greetings from Keanu Reeves
#Madden
Making games is way more fun now
Yes, but remember kids. He doesn't mean to spend all your free time in front of a PC or gaming console!
Wait, u think only kids play video games? I'm 32 and I play video games 5h a day outside of work
No all day in front of pc
@Tea Bag You got the idea wrong. You need to get ppl interested and it typically happens best by itself. Instructing too much usually kills the interest. It’s also stupid to expect everyone should learn to code, this is stupid.
@@franciscopereira5760 oh geez the comments get worse
@@shortzz4561 i don't have a family tho, we men have to be very careful in choosing a woman nowadays, according to statistics women initiate 82% of divorces and get the kids and house most to the time
Honestly all my math and logic skills came from yu-gi-oh . Calculating life points , reading and chaining effects of cards at 4 years old helps a lot lol.
What is you-go-oh?
You-go-oh LULW
@@Ricky_Evans1611 * Yu-gi-oh correction. Auto correct fckd it up lol. I meant to say “you-gay-oh”
As someone who played yugi oh since its early introduction and till now. You are without a doubt a liar. The math used in yugi oh is extremely basic plus and minus calculation. 1st grade math material cover it in one if not half a lesson.
@@maximus-go1um notice I said "when i was 4 years old ... it helps a lot". I think anyone with basic reading skills can deduce I'm not talking about every single math I've came across in my life as you seem to have interpreted. Im saying the basis of my mathematical and reasoning skills came from yu-gi-oh similar to how Elon is saying video games helps younger people get smarter. We are not saying that yu-gi-oh or video games taught us Laplace transforms, differential equation modeling, inverse and forward kinematics, digital signal processing and feedback control algorithms obviously. Judging from your comment and how you interpret things you sound very young id say elementary school so ill refrain from insults... actually either way ill refrain from insults but if you're an adult id say you should probably work on your reading comprehension skills.
This is exactly how I became a programmer. and took a fervent interest in technology. Not only did it inspire me to learn programming, but it I learned stuff. For example, play playing Shenmue taught me a lot about certain Asia before I went there.
My son is 2 years old and he beats me at video games every time. He started with math and spelling, then branched out to fast moving games that I can't keep up with. He actually told me that one of the games they should have done this or that. He's three now and amazingly smart.
I agree on this!
I did not even think of making videos and learning skills from it such as Filmora and Openshot, it really drives you to do something with the technology when you play long hours video games like Dota and Runescape.
And also when I am in school, I am really inspired on technology stuff like Mircrosoft excel instead of hands on work like Design and Technology
I agree 100%, me being a gamer for almost 15 years. I can tell you that I never would have opted for the career path that I am in incase I never played my first video game. I'm a blogger btw and my first game was Biomenance
Blogger.... just say between real jobs
@@damnright1968 Wdym?
@@damnright1968 blogger is a real job too wdym
Lmao I literally said this on my new job wtf
Playing WoW is definitely what got me into computers as a kid
RDR2 and Ghost of Tsushima made me interested in learning history, and the Mass Effect, Halo, and Bioshock games inspired me to write my own science fiction story and build the lore around it.
Shout out to my boomer pops for shaming me for gaming when I was younger, now it’s a rapidly growing industry. Don’t let anyone tell you what the future is going to be like because they have no clue.
He’s so right, I fell in love with programming in university when I used it for statistical analysis for my biochem degree. But I’ve always been a big gamer my whole life and honestly I was fascinated by tech and programming because of video games and I continue to learn due to my motivation to learn so I can create my own video game
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I have been playing video games when I was 5 years old in my Nintendo N64 and GameCube back in the day. Then, Xbox 360 and Xbox One came and the rest is history. Now I am a 24 year old undergraduate junior (86 credits) computer science university student wanting to become a game Designer/programmer. My dad introduced me to video games and I immediately became addicted and obsessed.
Very true. I started programming in the 90s because of video games.
As a soft. eng. myself I've started for the same reason. And no, I'm not a caveman living in my mom's basement. I live in my dad's xD
All jokes aside. I'm a fit guy who's into fitness, parachuting, but also like embedded systems and machine learning. Have a gorgeous wife and hopefully children some day. Have a lovely day
Oh god. I agree with everything you’d aid but seeing parachuting just. Omg I’m so scared of heights. Conpletey off topic I know. But my god. I remember back in highschool, I had a weight lifting class, and one of the excersises was holding onto a band and going down and up and I kid you not I was afraid of falling off the foot tall bench! Years later, still terrified of any height over three feet (hey! I improved since highschool!) your braver then me!
@@nerdthatcantfit1079 parachuting is safer. Think about it this way: if you fall off the bench, you can easily lose control and break something. If you're jumping with parachute there's no way you can't open it.
@@georgeousthegorgeous idc how safe it is, I’m in the sky, falling, and all I’ll think about is “well… this is the end”
It’s good to stay optimistic.
People underestimate how hard programming for video games is, you have to create the most realistic and beautiful renderers running in realtime on a potato computer. These deep despairtites force to come up with very creative solution.
Today's computers are not potatoes and you can use gaming engines like Unreal unless you work in a big company and it's your job to write the engine because you are getting paid. Not to mention that motion capture suits are more accessible and can be used to create awesome animations. Look at Hellblade for example, and the next game they are making.
Games are definitely harder because frame rates are much more important. You have to create this difficult program AND it has to run at 80fps.
This is definitely true for me. The problem is some people revolve their whole lives around it instead of using it to learn from and expand their interest on computer science.
Just like anything in the world I suppose. It's how you use it or it'll use you
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@@keys9333 Yeah but video games specifically like any other form of media is especially bad.
You mean a very few of people?
@@ultraego6678 except that they aren't?
That makes sense... playing video games help exploring our minds...
So Finally I realized it's not just me Alone who get most interested into Technology being a Gamer since i Born
Back when myspace and tagged let you program your profile pages
Tell that to Rogan! He’s constantly saying it’s a waste of time.
It is a waste of time, social media is a waste of time, infact me writting this is a waste of time
@@Ejaz100 then by your logic sleeping is a waste of time
@@Somedudefrombrooklynlike you need sleep to survive
Keep in mind that he’s talking about video games, not video game addiction. Playing it as a hobby is fine, but sitting in your house all day playing 12 hours a day has many harmful effects. I mean, why even 12 hours. Just 3 hours straight without breaks everyday is already damaging enough.
I play 3/7 hours a day and still maintain my course for heading into a career. Better spending that time doing what I enjoy than binging Netflix or going partying, which is seemingly more socially accepted lol
You can turn addiction/obsession into something productive. Yeah especially in case of video games. It’s more of a passion than addiction, can’t be compared to drugs or alcohol addiction.
@@protectwhatisours6895 video games is bad if u would rather play them then going out with ur mates or whatever, just the few sad lot that would
@@shortzz4561 English. Please. If I’m sad for being an introvert working towards his career and gaming in his free time. Then fuck yeah I’m sad.
Uh, except that it DOESN'T? Also, nobody said that (the 12 hours thing & play without rest thing).
Wdym? That's actually normal, lol..and you can literally play for several hours but still do other things, just need to keep things balanced.
I wouldn't recommend playing video games if you have an addictive personality.
I was the same way. I started playing video games, then I wanted to know how to make them. I wrote my first lua script in roblox when I was 11, it didn't really click. I then coded at school in visual basic, then Started coding mods and plugins for minecraft. I would never have been interested in coding without computer games, and my masters degree has been an absolute breeze, not because I'm more intelligent or harder working than my peers, but because I've had a lot more experience from years of doing it as a hobby. You could definitely argue that video games are a bit of a waste of time (like you could with any other form of entertainment) but that initial bit of enthusiasm, at least for me, was what put me on my career path. I would be willing to bet that on my course there were fewer than 10 people who didn't play video games.
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It's just about moderation. Video games are only bad when you play too much, just like anything else in life such as drugs, food, sleep...
There not drugs bro there a form of entertainment. I agree they can get addicting but there no different from people that binge shows all day except with video games u actually use your brain.
@@danhartz7637 dude your comment makes no sense. I support gaming. I'm a gamer myself. I'm saying that excessive gaming is bad when you're not doing anything proactive with it to better yourself or others. Sitting at your parents house all day, unemployed, leeching off their money is a waste of . Playing games to chill out with friends and family or just by yourself to reward yourself is absolutely a great way to destress and enjoy your time.
Binging games is no different to binging shows all day. You're saying you don't use your brain to watch shows? Please... What does using your brain have to do with anything? I use my brain to wipe my ass. Does that mean it's something I should do all day?
@@nyquist_control apologies I got a little crazy. Just a little upset at the boomers out there that take all forms of gaming as a waste of time. All love bro hope you’re doing well ❤️
@@danhartz7637 no worries. Understandable. I remember when I played a lot of games back in my teenager years. The stigma has always been there for video games but I feel like it might disappear in the next century with the rise of augmented reality.
@@nyquist_controlagreed I think as we all get older that stigma will slowly disappear!
Yeah I agree mostly technological advance species here are either video gamers, biohackers, and transhumanist I guess too.
Video games are one of the most powerful connective spaces of art and science there is. They are an amazing force in general whatever direction you want to push them. I was the nerd who watched her brother play video games and then wanted to re-create a real life obstacle course to mimic it.
This is actually the exact reason I started programming, though I’m still beginner level I enjoy it.
Well the good part about playing video games is that youth go through a gradual realisation that games and corruption and AAA marketing campaigns and all these glitches and microtransactions etc exist. It's a window into an industry that's out for money and not with good intentions.
That's a skill that transfers to other industries and helps the youthful see through bullsht tactics of the companies they would otherwise find themselves working for
Video games have a huge amount of logic required when playing. Common sense as well.
Except for the fact that people literally die from playing several days nonstop
I bought a computer because I took a computer assisted college course. Started playing computer war games. Thought they stunk and was sure I could make better games. Bought a compiler and taught myself to program. Had a nice career. Made a lot of money. Made some good and successful games.
Absolutely agree with that... I'm an Industrial Engineer and I have been dedicating huge amount of hours to videogames since I was 8 years old or so...
Actually, I started programming because of video games too 😂
He is actually right. Many kids learn coding just to bring home their own game ideas and in the process discover a whole new world of programming
My son has kept his friends, local and overseas, because video games have helped them stay connected over the years. These are the same small group of friends now for a decade or more.
It`s not just video games, it`s about fantasy and imagination in general. Books, cartoons and movies can be as inspiring as video games.
Video games taught me something important: upgrade your character to achieve better and climb up the ladder. Same thing applies to society.
Video games are the reason I joined martial arts which changed my life, and inspired me to travel to certain places. As long as they’re played within limits, they can be beneficial
My greatest inspiration for getting into technology was "Iron Man".
i grew up playing video games and spent most of my time with it than making friends, now i am a game developer.
He’s right I’m an engineer and I became interested in technology when my ps2 stopped working 😅
I agree. My children started at home, I teached them to use computer... and played video games with them.😁 My son is doing a master’s degree as a software programmer+AI /+ did electromechanical studies; my daughter master technology/AI and is a manager as (still taking master degrees). They still play video games sometimes together.🙂
You heard it from Elon Musk himself, so STAY in your room and keep on gaming.
Aspiring to be an engineer, I saw video games as a method of learning the design process
Gaming helps you learn new concepts faster
Weirdly enough, video games did give me some valuable skills:
1.) GRINDING
2.) Creativity & visualizing things in my mind because I spent years playing Minecraft every day, building giant crazy shit
3.) Leadership, Communication, emotional control, organization, carrying myself online with an audience, stress management, & discipline when I started playing R6S competitively
did you expect him to say that we should not be playing video games 😂😂😂
Yes and recently He mentioned a lot about how they can be used to educate and teach our children. I'm not certain but I think he did say in different subjects. Which I think is like a genius plan, No more bored children in class.
I have a bachelor in Computer Science and is because the original doom have an open source so you can literally build levels and learn to code at the same time .
Pretty much the reason I elected to start taking computer classes in school was because of the influence video games had on my entire life.
I still adore them to this day, even though I don't play that often. I wouldn't be nearly as computer literate as I am operating them, learning new software and troubleshooting problems if not for video games.
But there is a balance to be achieved - I've seen some people just want to sit around and game, but not work and earn a living too.
I always used to think that playing games (instead of watching TV) would be better for your brain - especially if you’re playing a difficult game.
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Yeah, playing video games is great thing like futuristic games
Did I just hear video game houses? Sign me up
I was right this whole time..
*Mom hits from the back!!
"I'm already playing it in my head"
Games helped ME SO MUCH with problem solving. I used to play ALOT of mmorpg games, and in those games there were so many stats, numbers etc. that you kinda had to figure stuff out. Not to mention, i learned english as a 10 year old because of WOW.
Now every gamer can proudly introduce themselves.
Dad couldn't understand how to use GPS and is always impressed how do I drive and check the GPS at the same time.
I'm like "That's why you should play open world video games."
Ex Halo 3 booster, RuneScape, league of Legends player here - 31 year old Senior SE now. I can confidently say that there is a tremendous amount of overlap between programming and gaming, but it’s mostly the instant feedback loop. Do something, see a consequence, do something, see a consequence, etc. I got a degree in Chemistry because I didn’t know what I wanted to do and when I was first introduced to programming as a grad student I was blown away at how much I enjoyed it. Adult video games!
This is literally me. 2.5 years through a 5 years software engineer degree. Grew up on video games and thats what got me into programming