Have you ever wondered why you remember some things so vividly and others are hard to come to mind? Well, what’s been proved by science is that every memory tied to a powerful emotion, whether positive or negative will be more easily accessible. This is because the brain thinks it’s important, whether to keep you safe, or to give you pleasure. Now what’s the link between this and games huh?
Some time ago, I stumble across the concept of “Cone of Learning” in a TEDx talk by Robert Kiyosaki. Here is the cone itself:
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| Percent of information contained after engaging in the corresponding activity |
As we play video games we are deeply involved. Especially if it’s an action or action oriented RPG game. I’ve been there you know. Watching the screen and feeling as if you’re the main character. This is engagement! I’m sure you remember those moments. I believe this is the first principle of mastering a new skill - being deeply involved in some activity. If we manage to apply this engagement in our learning process, then we will learn as fast as a child. You see, to a child everything is a game. Why not apply children’s dedication to our own activities?
Alas, it’s not enough to make something once and become a master at it. Children fail often while they learn. Because of this, they become very good at acquiring new skills fast. Do you remember save/load repetitions when trying again and again, and again to defeat that boss? So, the second most important part of mastering a skill through games is consistency.
We must be consistent in our game-like view of the world to reap the rewards. I’m still struggling with this idea, so let’s give it a try together.
What can you approach like a game for 1 week? Do it and let me know what happened.
Keep learning and may the Force be with you!
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