Carrots&Cake listened to the top Screen Time podcasts by TVO & summarized the key takeaways. Carrots&Cake independently created these podcast notes and does not have any affiliation with the Screen Time podcast. This podcast talks about the hidden link between video game addiction and the violence of certain games.
Key Individuals on video game addiction and violence
Lieutenant Colonel David Grossman - Scholar, author, Soldier, speaker, and one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression, the roots of violence, and violent crime.
Key Takeaways on violent video games
Lieutenant Colonel David Grossman explains how violent video games teach kids to kill despite what the gaming industry may claim.
The gaming industry sinks its vast profits into research. Their goal is to make games that are impossible to turn off.
While talking with executives at Netflix, they said their number one competitor is not other online providers. Their number one competitor is sleep. The corporate policy of Netflix is to steal your sleep and to steal your children's sleep.
Introduction
Modern military training makes killing a conditioned response. It is taught in controlled environments to adults with great discipline. But the same murder simulators are being given to children indiscriminately via the violent games they play.
Video games on behavioral impact
One of the worst things these games do is reward you for inflicting suffering on others.
During a normal football game, if one of the players is injured, the fans go silent, and the play stops. Alternatively, in gun games, you blow your playmates' heads off, and if the play stops, you get in trouble.
Brain scan data shows that when kids immerse themselves in violent games, they're in fight or flight mode. Fight or flight hormones flood their bodies. It becomes real, they're actually fighting for their life.
In the end, this results in sleep deprivation. Kids lose track of time. Being up all night long leads to a lack of growth and cognitive buildup.
Jack is the Marketing Manager at Carrots&Cake, where he channels his extensive background in app development across various sectors into making a positive societal impact. Attracted by the company’s commitment to addressing the challenges of children's screen time, Jack integrates his expertise in technology, psychology, and education to enhance digital parenting practices.
With an academic foundation in psychology and hands-on experience as a volunteer teacher, Jack is uniquely positioned to foster healthier digital habits among children. His dedication to staying current with the latest advancements in screen time and digital parenting allows him to effectively steer and influence this evolving field.
Personally, Jack is a staunch advocate for healthy living. He keeps active with regular gym visits and various sports, reflecting his professional focus on promoting balanced digital behaviors among children. Jack’s diverse interests and his deep commitment to making a real difference shine through his efforts at Carrots&Cake, helping to lead the way towards more positive screen time experiences for kids.
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