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I think it's more likely that all the above (and Factorio, Eve, etc.) in fact generate intellectual potential.
by 0-_-0 6y ago
I think it's more likely that all the above (and Factorio, Eve, etc.) in fact generate intellectual potential.
- trutannus 6y agoDefinitely. A sillier example, I find Minecraft can be useful to get me back in the zone if I'm feeling unfocused. Building systems and overcoming design limitations does require thought. Having to concentrate on something that's easy to concentrate on helps get you in the right "mode" so to speak. Reddit, however, I find draining. There's always a risk of getting sea lioned by a particularly toxic user. Conversation tends to be very one-sided also.
- Cthulhu_ 6y agoI'm sure there's some people whose analytical brain is being awakened by Factorio and who are looking into turning that into a career. I mean I played around in ZZT and ended up a software engineer.
- schnevets 6y ago+1. It is absurd to simplify intellectual energy to a measurable quantity as if our brains are batteries hooked up to one giant electric motor. Brilliance is a mysterious thing, but we know it comes from unexpected places. An intellectual jungle of games, arts, and culture seems more fertile than the homogenous, sterile ivory tower.
- miga 6y ago"Factorio Is The Best Technical Interview We Have" https://erikmcclure.com/blog/factorio-is-best-interview-we-have/ https://erikmcclure.com/blog/factorio-is-best-interview-we-h...