November 2011 PMID 22095065

Brains on video games.

Daphne Bavelier, C Shawn Green, Doug Hyun Han, Perry F Renshaw, Michael M Merzenich, Douglas A Gentile

Mentions

48
Peak: 4 in May 2024
across 6 sources since Nov 2022

Extended reach

23,513
potential audience

Total likes

706

Video views

19,146

Mentions per month

Nov 2022 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News26 articles
  • X / Twitter11 posts
  • Blogs6 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions largely reflect negative perceptions and stereotypes about video games, with comments like 'rotting their brains' and claims that gaming is a form of brain damage. Some posters reference historical concerns or cultural critiques, but the tone remains dismissive, showing limited engagement or acknowledgment of the article’s nuance and potential benefits.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions display skepticism and negative stereotypes about video games, often linking them to brain deterioration or social issues.

InterestNeutral interest

The discussions are somewhat neutral in curiosity, with some posts mentioning past concerns or comparisons but lacking deep exploration of the article's themes.

EngagementLow engagement

Responses are mostly superficial, with many dismissing or mocking the idea of positive effects of gaming rather than engaging deeply with the article's nuanced points.

ImpactLow impact

The overall tone suggests minimal influence of the article on changing opinions, as most comments reinforce stereotypes rather than challenge them.

Abstract in brief

  • The article highlights that media reports often oversimplify or sensationalize the effects of video games on the brain, which can lead to confusion about their real impact.
  • Six experts explain both the potential positive (like enhancing cognition and aiding in rehabilitation) and negative effects of gaming, emphasizing that research is still developing and its findings should be interpreted carefully.
  • The article also discusses the challenges and future directions in this research field, suggesting that understanding how video games influence the brain could benefit education and therapy.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
KatHighsmith
@KatHighsmith · X

@thepearjoseph Bc there's no such thing as "trans" or "gender dysphoria." It's a fetish. That applies to all men, gay or straight. The straight ones are cross-dressing p0rn freaks who fried their brains on video games. The gay ones are desperate for more attention. The whole thing is a fraud.

Jul 1, 2025 · 2 likes · 363 followers View post →
ms. andry
@littleextratime · X

i remember the incels in my hs were always bothering me for watching 360p youtube videos like i'm sorry y'all not paying for my mobile data... i was actually doing important work that was gonna get me places meanwhile they were rotting their brains on video games

Feb 6, 2025 · 1 like · 675 followers View post →
morgan☕️
@hotchreidsbooks · X

@thefateofelle bro mine said we’re wasting our brains on video games… AT LEAST VIDEO GAMES ARE CREATED BY ACTUAL HUMAN BEINGS???

Nov 13, 2025 · 1 like · 109 followers View post →
rosegold1736.bsky.social
@rosegold1736.bsky.social · Bluesky

I’m on both sides… kids gonna be kids but I’m also here for not frying brains on video games all day.

Jun 24, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
内田
@uchida_kawasaki · X

RT @Adarchism: 10年以上前の記事だけど専門家の慎重な意見が読める。 Brains on video games https://t.co/niwbUAlDDv

May 1, 2024 · 1 share · 1,922 followers View post →
Ingrid C
@IChilberg · X

@viktorl147 @its_The_Dr It’s really annoying when my neighbors’ kids ride their ATVs in circles next door, but I put up with it because at least they’re not rotting their brains on video games.

Apr 10, 2025 · 561 followers View post →

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morgan☕️
@hotchreidsbooks · X

@thefateofelle bro mine said we’re wasting our brains on video games… AT LEAST VIDEO GAMES ARE CREATED BY ACTUAL HUMAN BEINGS???

Nov 13, 2025 · 1 like · 109 followers View post →
Frankie G
@frank_gabr983 · X

@GavinNewsom @realDonaldTrump WHAT A NECESSITY IN LIFE

Aug 20, 2025 · 193 followers View post →
Carla Cox
@carlackc85 · X

@lor66301 @chrislhayes Yes. Yes they would. They will even try to tell you that it’s all R’s fault the debt is that bad to begin. They barely even have kids to care about. They don’t volunteer in their communities, mostly WFH and boil their brains on video games. They have no skin in the game.

Jul 30, 2025 · 139 followers View post →
KatHighsmith
@KatHighsmith · X

@thepearjoseph Bc there's no such thing as "trans" or "gender dysphoria." It's a fetish. That applies to all men, gay or straight. The straight ones are cross-dressing p0rn freaks who fried their brains on video games. The gay ones are desperate for more attention. The whole thing is a fraud.

Jul 1, 2025 · 2 likes · 363 followers View post →
rosegold1736.bsky.social
@rosegold1736.bsky.social · Bluesky

I’m on both sides… kids gonna be kids but I’m also here for not frying brains on video games all day.

Jun 24, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Ingrid C
@IChilberg · X

@viktorl147 @its_The_Dr It’s really annoying when my neighbors’ kids ride their ATVs in circles next door, but I put up with it because at least they’re not rotting their brains on video games.

Apr 10, 2025 · 561 followers View post →
ms. andry
@littleextratime · X

i remember the incels in my hs were always bothering me for watching 360p youtube videos like i'm sorry y'all not paying for my mobile data... i was actually doing important work that was gonna get me places meanwhile they were rotting their brains on video games

Feb 6, 2025 · 1 like · 675 followers View post →
KneeGrow Please
@KneeGrowPlease3 · X

@Siluriforme @WolfGreenwood @GigaBasedDad People worked for what they wanted back then. Made their own living. Didn’t rely on the govt. people had standards and moral codes. Work ethics. No internet/kids has imagination and learned real life skills instead of melting their brains on video games. The list goes on..

May 8, 2024 · 26 followers View post →
内田
@uchida_kawasaki · X

RT @Adarchism: 10年以上前の記事だけど専門家の慎重な意見が読める。 Brains on video games https://t.co/niwbUAlDDv

May 1, 2024 · 1 share · 1,922 followers View post →
YA
@Adarchism · X

10年以上前の記事だけど専門家の慎重な意見が読める。 Brains on video games https://t.co/niwbUAlDDv

May 1, 2024 · 1 share · 311 followers View post →
Conservatives of Billboards
@ConsofBillBs · X

@SteveDeaceShow But Steve, in 1987 there was legalized abortion, no fault divorce, kids were rotting their brains on video games, music lyrics were so bad the government had to intervene, Full Metal Jacket, Hellraiser, Robo Cop, Less Than Zero!

Feb 22, 2024 · 17 followers View post →
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@greshmee · X

@hasufl Usually agree with you but this one's a massive turd. Some DOIs: 10.1007/s10964-017-0646-z 10.1002/ab.21428 10.1038/nrn3135 10.1007/s00127-016-1179-6 10.1186/s12993-020-0165-z 10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101326 10.1007/s10964-013-9913-9

Nov 26, 2022 · 45 followers View post →