Very interesting. I didn't know you've known him for so long!
Gaming has always had a 'bad' reputation among parents. Their kids seemed off, uninterested and there has even been research on if it made kids more aggressive and violent or not.
However, also gaming has adapted by communities. My guess is Asia is where it stared, but eSports have become a giant thing. People make a living out of playing games in championships or just streaming on a daily basis on Twitch. And they earn A LOT. Also education has shown some interest by introducing eSports scholarships.
However, I still think it is sometimes stuck in people's brain that gaming is bad, because you're not engaging with your surroundings. You're not social, you're locking yourself up and what not. But in the end, gaming can also be a great solution.
Thanks for commenting @sjennon.
We have become a society that has accepted norms, and even when those norms don't harm anyone else, we still feel the need to control. Not being social is one of those things that people are afraid of as it emphasizes their own social anxiety or if they are gregarious and very social, they often feel others ought to be too.
There are so many opportunities that require the skills of gaming. It will be interesting to see how the future unfolds in alignment with gamer skills.
Loved your comment!!! Thanks for your input! <3
I enjoyed commenting on your post! It's a very interesting perspective.
I couldn't agree more. I am looking forward to see what the future brings.
I have no doubt it will be surprising!!!