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Fractalguy: /* Gamification */

2025-07-21T21:31:47Z

Gamification

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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0EhjQDHaAw\|\|center\|C. Thi Nguyen on Games, Art, Values, and Agency\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0EhjQDHaAw\|\|center\|C. Thi Nguyen on Games, Art, Values, and Agency\|frame}}

			== Games Aren't Just Fun and Games ==
			Modern online gaming has become a minefield of moral hazards for young people. There's the promotion of [[addiction]], access to extremely age-inappropriate content, and the ability for adults to freely and anonymously mingle with children, all in an environment that makes effective parental supervision impossible.

			[https://www.afterbabel.com/p/its-not-just-a-game-anymore This article on the After Babel Substack provides an excellent summary of the problems with online gaming and what parents need to be aware of].

	== Art and Philosophy in Video Games ==		== Art and Philosophy in Video Games ==
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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3tb0NXWUoI\|\|center\|Top 10 Artistic Video Games\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3tb0NXWUoI\|\|center\|Top 10 Artistic Video Games\|frame}}

	~~== Games Aren't Just Fun and Games ==~~
	Modern online gaming has become a minefield of moral hazards for young people. There's the promotion of [[addiction]], access to extremely age-inappropriate content, and the ability for adults to freely and anonymously mingle with children, all in an environment that makes effective parental supervision impossible.

	[https://www.afterbabel.com/p/its-not-just-a-game-anymore This article on the After Babel Substack provides an excellent summary of the problems with online gaming and what parents need to be aware of].

	== Fractal Games ==		== Fractal Games ==

Fractalguy: /* Gamification */

2025-07-21T21:30:21Z

Gamification

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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3tb0NXWUoI\|\|center\|Top 10 Artistic Video Games\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3tb0NXWUoI\|\|center\|Top 10 Artistic Video Games\|frame}}

			== Games Aren't Just Fun and Games ==
			Modern online gaming has become a minefield of moral hazards for young people. There's the promotion of [[addiction]], access to extremely age-inappropriate content, and the ability for adults to freely and anonymously mingle with children, all in an environment that makes effective parental supervision impossible.

			[https://www.afterbabel.com/p/its-not-just-a-game-anymore This article on the After Babel Substack provides an excellent summary of the problems with online gaming and what parents need to be aware of].

	== Fractal Games ==		== Fractal Games ==

Fractalguy: /* The Three Types of Fun */

2025-07-07T12:09:50Z

The Three Types of Fun

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	The [[brain]] [[evolved]] to give us [[rewards]] when we accomplish things that benefit our survival. Many of those things are quite difficult and painful, but [[necessary]]. How do you get a pleasure-seeking [[neural network]] to intentionally [[Suffering\|suffer]] for a goal? By creating a strong memory tied to the sense of accomplishment related to that goal, the [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|short-term pain leads to long-term happiness]]. Once we build up our sense of accomplishment through small challenges, we start to seek out those [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|long-term rewards over short-term pleasures]], since over [[time]] they always provide more [[happiness]].		The [[brain]] [[evolved]] to give us [[rewards]] when we accomplish things that benefit our survival. Many of those things are quite difficult and painful, but [[necessary]]. How do you get a pleasure-seeking [[neural network]] to intentionally [[Suffering\|suffer]] for a goal? By creating a strong memory tied to the sense of accomplishment related to that goal, the [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|short-term pain leads to long-term happiness]]. Once we build up our sense of accomplishment through small challenges, we start to seek out those [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|long-term rewards over short-term pleasures]], since over [[time]] they always provide more [[happiness]].

	Type 3 fun is not anything that you would want to go through intentionally, but you can use them to build resilience and life lessons. The [[perspective]] you take on these memories can determine whether they contribute to your [[happiness]] or detract from it.		Type 3 fun is not anything that you would want to go through intentionally, but you can use them to build resilience and life lessons. The [[perspective]] you take on these memories can determine whether they contribute to your [[happiness]] or detract from it. Like Type 2 fun, these difficult experiences can become fodder for entertaining anecdotes, but unlike Type 2 there is no sense that the event was fun in hindsight or anything you would want to repeat.

			Some also define a Type 4 fun, which are things that are fun in the moment but cause you to [[Suffering\|suffer]] afterwards. Fun that causes hangovers, but doesn't create quality memories.

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjxXSB7HAqQ\|\|center\|The 3 Types of Fun\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjxXSB7HAqQ\|\|center\|The 3 Types of Fun\|frame}}

Fractalguy: /* The Three Types of Fun */

2025-07-07T11:49:44Z

The Three Types of Fun

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	* Activities that are fun to do in the moment and not difficult or painful		* Activities that are fun to do in the moment and not difficult or painful
	* Activities that are hard to do in the moment, but fun in retrospect		* Activities that are hard to do in the moment, but fun in retrospect or make a good story
	* Activities that are not fun in the moment or in retrospect		* Activities that are not fun in the moment or in retrospect

Fractalguy at 11:48, 7 July 2025

2025-07-07T11:48:48Z

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	The [https://www.wikihow.com/Types-of-Fun Three Types of Fun] [https://www.rei.com/blog/climb/fun-scale][https://essentialwilderness.com/type-1-2-and-3-fun/] is a great way to understand why we consider hard things that are not always enjoyable to be fun. The three types are:		The [https://www.wikihow.com/Types-of-Fun Three Types of Fun] [https://www.rei.com/blog/climb/fun-scale][https://essentialwilderness.com/type-1-2-and-3-fun/] is a great way to understand why we consider hard things that are not always enjoyable to be fun. The three types are:

	* Activities that are ~~purely~~ fun to do in the moment and not difficult or painful		* Activities that are fun to do in the moment and not difficult or painful
	* Activities that are hard to do in the moment, but fun in retrospect		* Activities that are hard to do in the moment, but fun in retrospect
	* Activities that are not fun in the moment or in retrospect~~, but make for a good story~~		* Activities that are not fun in the moment or in retrospect

	The [[brain]] [[evolved]] to give us [[rewards]] when we accomplish things that benefit our survival. Many of those things are quite difficult and painful, but [[necessary]]. How do you get a pleasure-seeking [[neural network]] to intentionally [[Suffering\|suffer]] for a goal? By creating a strong memory tied to the sense of accomplishment related to that goal, the [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|short-term pain leads to long-term happiness]]. Once we build up our sense of accomplishment through small challenges, we start to seek out those [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|long-term rewards over short-term pleasures]], since over [[time]] they always provide more [[happiness]].		The [[brain]] [[evolved]] to give us [[rewards]] when we accomplish things that benefit our survival. Many of those things are quite difficult and painful, but [[necessary]]. How do you get a pleasure-seeking [[neural network]] to intentionally [[Suffering\|suffer]] for a goal? By creating a strong memory tied to the sense of accomplishment related to that goal, the [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|short-term pain leads to long-term happiness]]. Once we build up our sense of accomplishment through small challenges, we start to seek out those [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|long-term rewards over short-term pleasures]], since over [[time]] they always provide more [[happiness]].

			Type 3 fun is not anything that you would want to go through intentionally, but you can use them to build resilience and life lessons. The [[perspective]] you take on these memories can determine whether they contribute to your [[happiness]] or detract from it.

			{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjxXSB7HAqQ\|\|center\|The 3 Types of Fun\|frame}}

	== Game Theory ==		== Game Theory ==

Fractalguy at 11:28, 7 July 2025

2025-07-07T11:28:30Z

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	Parsing the difference between these modes of play can be the source of endless nuance for gaming [[philosophers]].		Parsing the difference between these modes of play can be the source of endless nuance for gaming [[philosophers]].

			== The Three Types of Fun ==
			The [https://www.wikihow.com/Types-of-Fun Three Types of Fun] [https://www.rei.com/blog/climb/fun-scale][https://essentialwilderness.com/type-1-2-and-3-fun/] is a great way to understand why we consider hard things that are not always enjoyable to be fun. The three types are:

			* Activities that are purely fun to do in the moment and not difficult or painful
			* Activities that are hard to do in the moment, but fun in retrospect
			* Activities that are not fun in the moment or in retrospect, but make for a good story

			The [[brain]] [[evolved]] to give us [[rewards]] when we accomplish things that benefit our survival. Many of those things are quite difficult and painful, but [[necessary]]. How do you get a pleasure-seeking [[neural network]] to intentionally [[Suffering\|suffer]] for a goal? By creating a strong memory tied to the sense of accomplishment related to that goal, the [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|short-term pain leads to long-term happiness]]. Once we build up our sense of accomplishment through small challenges, we start to seek out those [[Short Term Rewards and Long Term Consequences\|long-term rewards over short-term pleasures]], since over [[time]] they always provide more [[happiness]].

	== Game Theory ==		== Game Theory ==

Fractalguy: /* Fractal Games */

2025-02-24T21:34:39Z

Fractal Games

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	== Fractal Games ==		== Fractal Games ==

	Many computer graphics applications use [[fractal]] [[algorithms]] to create [[natural]] looking features like trees and mountains~~, these~~ games take it to a whole new level by using 3D [[fractals]] as the basis for entire game worlds!		Many computer graphics applications use [[fractal]] [[algorithms]] to create [[natural]] looking features like trees and mountains. These games take it to a whole new level by using 3D [[fractals]] as the basis for entire game worlds!

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cR93b6mcAw\|\|center\|Recursive Ruin - Announcement Trailer\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cR93b6mcAw\|\|center\|Recursive Ruin - Announcement Trailer\|frame}}

Fractalguy: /* Fractal Games */

2025-02-24T21:32:41Z

Fractal Games

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	== Fractal Games ==		== Fractal Games ==

	~~While many~~ computer graphics use [[fractal]] [[algorithms]] to create [[natural]] looking features like trees and mountains, these games take it to a whole new level by using 3D [[fractals]] as the basis for entire game worlds.		Many computer graphics applications use [[fractal]] [[algorithms]] to create [[natural]] looking features like trees and mountains, these games take it to a whole new level by using 3D [[fractals]] as the basis for entire game worlds!

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cR93b6mcAw\|\|center\|Recursive Ruin - Announcement Trailer\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cR93b6mcAw\|\|center\|Recursive Ruin - Announcement Trailer\|frame}}

Fractalguy at 21:31, 24 February 2025

2025-02-24T21:31:47Z

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 == Games Without Frontiers ==

Fractalguy: /* Gamification */

2025-01-29T13:56:19Z

Gamification

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	Gamified [[educational]] applications can be great. Gamified [[gambling]] apps should [[probably]] be avoided. Gamified [[social media]] is basically crack, and someday it will be treated as such. Gamified [[work]] environments should be treated [[like]] [[wikipedia:Piece_work\|piece work]], since these tend to [[incentivize]] [[overwork]] and exhaustion, which is why the practice was outlawed in most industries.		Gamified [[educational]] applications can be great. Gamified [[gambling]] apps should [[probably]] be avoided. Gamified [[social media]] is basically crack, and someday it will be treated as such. Gamified [[work]] environments should be treated [[like]] [[wikipedia:Piece_work\|piece work]], since these tend to [[incentivize]] [[overwork]] and exhaustion, which is why the practice was outlawed in most industries.

			One of the most cited studies on the impact of gamification is the impact of the US News and World Report college ranking system on the incentives and values of our universities. The book [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28255256-engines-of-anxiety Engines of Anxiety: Academic Rankings, Reputation, and Accountability] explores this topic in detail. [https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/lord-of-the-rankings Malcom Gladwell's Lord of the Rankings] [[podcast]] does a deep dive in audio format.

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWOK5NxmYUk\|\|center\|What is Gamification?\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWOK5NxmYUk\|\|center\|What is Gamification?\|frame}}