Posted on Aug 11, 2019

Jeff Mogil: How Can Playing A Game Make You More Empathetic?

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Why is it so hard to feel empathy for strangers? Because we're stressed by them, says neuroscientist Jeff Mogil. His research suggests one way to reduce that stress: play Rock Band together.

Jeff Mogil: How Can Playing A Game Make You More Empathetic?

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Um, it can't. It makes you violent. Everyone knows that. /s

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Jeff Mogil: How Can Playing A Game Make You More Empathetic?

Jeff Mogil: How Can Playing A Game Make You More Empathetic?

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