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Can a video game make you more empathetic? Research suggests the answer is yes. Games are uniquely suited for this because they allow players to inhabit the roles and perspectives of other people in an immersive way. Titles like 'This War of Mine' put you in the shoes of a civilian surviving a siege, while 'Papers, Please' forces you to make tough ethical choices as an immigration officer. It's not just a feeling; studies show these games can have real effects. One study used a game called 'Crystals of Kaydor' to train adolescents. While it didn't change behavior for everyone, players who engaged with its empathy mechanics showed increased activity in brain regions associated with perspective-taking. Another game, 'The Empathy World,' helped preschoolers become better at paying attention to others' feelings. So while a game may not transform you in sixty seconds, those designed to help you walk in another's shoes can strengthen the brain's empathy circuits.
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