Video games let us be our ideal selves. We call them 'ideals' because they don't exist in this world, only a notional one. Ideals are by definition unattainable

Video games let us be our ideal selves. We call them 'ideals' because they don't exist in this world, only a notional one. Ideals are by definition unattainable, and they can in point of fact be pretty far from reality. Sometimes reality sucks, and again in point of fact, it pretty much sucks most of the time for most people. There's not a lot that can be done to fix all the things that are ugly about reality, but video games and movies can take us to a better place. It's great that you are healthy and have the ability to run. If we can infer a bit, it seems you are successful enough in your own life that you can consider helping other people. From that perspective, video games are certainly a waste of time and effort. Certainly in an ideal world we would all feel similarly. I am poor and do not enjoy perfect health. I'm doing what I can about those things, but there isn't some magic 'fix my body and career' option I'm afraid; things take time. Until then, escapism helps me stay sane. I could probably pay some therapist $120/hr to equivalent purpose, but video games are cheaper and more fun. I am happy that you do not need video games. I would encourage you to think more fully on circumstances where they might represent a necessity (at the least in the restricted sense of "something is necessary, this is something").