> And supposing that we are playing more and more video games why is that sad? No more or less sad that some upperclass Victorian types reading more and more n

> And supposing that we are playing more and more video games why is that sad? No more or less sad that some upperclass Victorian types reading more and more novels. Or even before that, some medieval upper clerics overindulging in rich foods. Doing it sparingly is good, - the well earned prize after a long day of hard work, perhaps. Doing it more is even better, - meaning you are actually successful at your more productive pursuits and can spare the time/resources to indulge. But doing it "more and more" implies an unhealthy detachment from both your responsibilities and all other goodies the rest of the world has to offer.