It's argued that achievement-focused video games tap into our brain's reward center for accomplishment. This article argues that distractions tap into our rewa

It's argued that achievement-focused video games tap into our brain's reward center for accomplishment. This article argues that distractions tap into our reward center for autonomy. Both are good drives that can result in undesirable behavior when these games and distractions are ultimately unfulfilling. Just like gambling, food, or drug use, the issue here isn't necessarily a weakness of spirit, but an instinctive misinterpretation of the world around us.