Honestly TV is probably worse than video games just due to how passive it is. Depending on the game being played, it can train creativity, problem solving and communication skills.
@@EliFarb i'd argue that videogames do help, because it improves your ability to explain things verbally and through writing. You learn the change in someone's voice if they're smiling, or sad or angry really effectively. Obviously there are parts of communication not practised
I mean there is good TV and there is bad TV, it comes down to you as to which you spend your time on, you can learn many things from some programs and shows. Of course too much of it is bad just like everything else.
Another big one is the ability to process information quickly and react accordingly. That’s the main reason I still play league occasionally, I feel like it keeps my mind sharp.
Is the world in need of innovation or video gaming is just a hit market. Or both. I would assume there are lots more as cool or cooler than video gaming for children and all ages but never become a hit market.
@@fekek.516 nah you surely aren’t aware how great video games are these days. Great videos games are the best inspirations and some of them are arts. There is nothing better than it because it is the only way you can interact with the imaginative world. Of course I’m not talking about low quality video games. Check games like deathstranding, red dead redemption 2, etc.
Funny that playing skyrim as a kid made me want to explore the shit out of our real world. Now everytime I save some money and have abit of free time I go backpacking somewhere I've never been.
I'm 74 and I've played video game for 40 years, I believe that great for older people, they keep your mind sharp, there's always a negative with anything you do, stay with the positives.
I’ve never discouraged my son from playing / he’s always been a smart kid and did well in school and was motivated to work. For him/ it’s a blessing as he’s very computer literate and loves programming and technology etc
@@OffGridInvestor who the hell is Jordan Peterson and whats wrong with having that way of life. We all have hobbies and what more could you ask in life other than the enyojment and entertainment . You seem pretty biased.
You forgot about the boomers saying "Video games will change you into a killer." whilst opening the second pack of cigarettes for the day, continuing to watch TV and reading the newest boulevard-papers...
@@d862 nobody thinks the "online world" is real except boomers, but they're too immersed in their murder mysteries, talk shows, and wheel of fortune to have any interest in the world around them other than their jobs. Elon cares about you the same way you care about me. You don't, but at least he's trying to build an affordable way off this planet so humans don't disappear the next time an asteroid or nuclear war happen.
@@d862 nobody thinks the "online world" is real except boomers, but they're too immersed in their murder mysteries, talk shows, and wheel of fortune to have any interest in the world around them other than their jobs. Elon cares about you the same way you care about me. You don't, but at least he's trying to build an affordable way off this planet so humans don't disappear the next time an asteroid or nuclear war happen.
20 years ago, Need for Speed Underground pushed my interest in cars and subsequently car design, which influenced my career greatly so I completely agree on this.
That's pretty accurate I have been into video games since I was 5 years old! And I would say they play significant role in my life because of those video games I become so interested in programming and therefore very successful software engineer !! So there you have it Elon was right!!
@@tomohawkcloud u Dont need to make money out of everything u know... If thats what u feel, u are just wasting ur time trying to make money that wont change anything
tbh how I got a degree in computer science is because of video games. I plan to make games from scratch. what he's saying is definitely true. people who play video games have the potential to be really smart in technology and also have the potential to be really successful.
I came from a household where family didn't believe in how video games could make you successful. so they tried everything to sabotage me and make sure I'm not playing video games. mind you I used to play tournaments and championships for clash of clans. Cod mobile and fortnite. I was fairly good at them but my family didn't believe games are beneficial in your life.
You know the funny things I’m in programming classes, and the teacher’s first assignment was introduce your self in the discussion board and borderline every students favorite hobby was video games
And learning to make them can be just as fun as playing them under the right conditions. I feel for the devs that have to work tremendous hours on a game they have little to no passion for anymore.
That's so true. I just graduated doing computer science. It started when I was 3 year old and my big brother let me sit on his pentium 3 computer for the first time playing metal slug in it.
Professional software engineer with no CS degree here. Video games got me interested in technology at a young age. I taught myself programming after my science degree and here I am. I had so many teachers tell me to stop gaming. They thought it was an addiction and a waste of time. They had no idea how valuable it would be.
Back then, in the 90s, some of our parents didn't buy us the consoles, so there were these video-game-houses where you could play for an hour for a small fee. They don't exist anymore.
@@Subuzgreatest i think you're talking about the internet cafes, in case videogames house is another thing, i don't really know. Also they do still exist in some countries and are popular!
As a soft. eng. myself I've started for the same reason. And no, I'm not a caveman living in my mom's basement. I live in my dad's xD All jokes aside. I'm a fit guy who's into fitness, parachuting, but also like embedded systems and machine learning. Have a gorgeous wife and hopefully children some day. Have a lovely day
Oh god. I agree with everything you’d aid but seeing parachuting just. Omg I’m so scared of heights. Conpletey off topic I know. But my god. I remember back in highschool, I had a weight lifting class, and one of the excersises was holding onto a band and going down and up and I kid you not I was afraid of falling off the foot tall bench! Years later, still terrified of any height over three feet (hey! I improved since highschool!) your braver then me!
@@nerdthatcantfit1079 parachuting is safer. Think about it this way: if you fall off the bench, you can easily lose control and break something. If you're jumping with parachute there's no way you can't open it.
Honestly all my math and logic skills came from yu-gi-oh . Calculating life points , reading and chaining effects of cards at 4 years old helps a lot lol.
As someone who played yugi oh since its early introduction and till now. You are without a doubt a liar. The math used in yugi oh is extremely basic plus and minus calculation. 1st grade math material cover it in one if not half a lesson.
@@maximus-go1um notice I said "when i was 4 years old ... it helps a lot". I think anyone with basic reading skills can deduce I'm not talking about every single math I've came across in my life as you seem to have interpreted. Im saying the basis of my mathematical and reasoning skills came from yu-gi-oh similar to how Elon is saying video games helps younger people get smarter. We are not saying that yu-gi-oh or video games taught us Laplace transforms, differential equation modeling, inverse and forward kinematics, digital signal processing and feedback control algorithms obviously. Judging from your comment and how you interpret things you sound very young id say elementary school so ill refrain from insults... actually either way ill refrain from insults but if you're an adult id say you should probably work on your reading comprehension skills.
@Tea Bag You got the idea wrong. You need to get ppl interested and it typically happens best by itself. Instructing too much usually kills the interest. It’s also stupid to expect everyone should learn to code, this is stupid.
@@shortzz4561 i don't have a family tho, we men have to be very careful in choosing a woman nowadays, according to statistics women initiate 82% of divorces and get the kids and house most to the time
He’s not lying. Im a Technical Recruiter who focuses on software engineer hiring.. large percentage of candidates say they got interested in coding due to video games.
I agree 100%, me being a gamer for almost 15 years. I can tell you that I never would have opted for the career path that I am in incase I never played my first video game. I'm a blogger btw and my first game was Biomenance
People underestimate how hard programming for video games is, you have to create the most realistic and beautiful renderers running in realtime on a potato computer. These deep despairtites force to come up with very creative solution.
Today's computers are not potatoes and you can use gaming engines like Unreal unless you work in a big company and it's your job to write the engine because you are getting paid. Not to mention that motion capture suits are more accessible and can be used to create awesome animations. Look at Hellblade for example, and the next game they are making.
I have been playing video games when I was 5 years old in my Nintendo N64 and GameCube back in the day. Then, Xbox 360 and Xbox One came and the rest is history. Now I am a 24 year old undergraduate junior (86 credits) computer science university student wanting to become a game Designer/programmer. My dad introduced me to video games and I immediately became addicted and obsessed.
Video games in today's age are the easiest platform to influence minds, and feed narratives, and eventually mould reality for them. But if you've a strong mind, all that crap won't affect you or stop you from having fun in games. But everyone is not the same.
Shout out to my boomer pops for shaming me for gaming when I was younger, now it’s a rapidly growing industry. Don’t let anyone tell you what the future is going to be like because they have no clue.
I agree on this! I did not even think of making videos and learning skills from it such as Filmora and Openshot, it really drives you to do something with the technology when you play long hours video games like Dota and Runescape. And also when I am in school, I am really inspired on technology stuff like Mircrosoft excel instead of hands on work like Design and Technology
This is definitely true for me. The problem is some people revolve their whole lives around it instead of using it to learn from and expand their interest on computer science.
I credit video games for some of the most important lessons I learned in life that have made me as successful as I am, and I wasn't even aware I was learning them at the time. Everything from persistence to compound interest to teamwork and leadership. They're great (or at least can be).
He’s so right, I fell in love with programming in university when I used it for statistical analysis for my biochem degree. But I’ve always been a big gamer my whole life and honestly I was fascinated by tech and programming because of video games and I continue to learn due to my motivation to learn so I can create my own video game
This is exactly how I became a programmer. and took a fervent interest in technology. Not only did it inspire me to learn programming, but it I learned stuff. For example, play playing Shenmue taught me a lot about certain Asia before I went there.
I think it depends on the game and what platform. Cell phones games are less of a gateway as a counsel or PC. Notice he says that they are great for getting kids interested. He did not say that they are the end all be all.
Video games are the reason I joined martial arts which changed my life, and inspired me to travel to certain places. As long as they’re played within limits, they can be beneficial
Ex Halo 3 booster, RuneScape, league of Legends player here - 31 year old Senior SE now. I can confidently say that there is a tremendous amount of overlap between programming and gaming, but it’s mostly the instant feedback loop. Do something, see a consequence, do something, see a consequence, etc. I got a degree in Chemistry because I didn’t know what I wanted to do and when I was first introduced to programming as a grad student I was blown away at how much I enjoyed it. Adult video games!
My son has kept his friends, local and overseas, because video games have helped them stay connected over the years. These are the same small group of friends now for a decade or more.
As someone who was HEAVILY addicted to videogames for years and also got into programming: Fact is, most people don’t get into programming at all. While some people have their curiosity sparked, the majority of gamers don’t try programming at all and the majority of the ones that do quit very early. The downsides of videogames are way greater than the benefits, even for the people that start programming from it (after they already started programming).
There are no downsides of video games, just like there are no downsides to reading books. It’s a hobby… If your parents didn’t teach you to do something with your life other than play video games all day, then it’s not the games fault.
@@ricksterdrummer2170 There are tons of downsides. The dopamine tolerance it gives you, which makes doing low-dopamine activities like reading, homework, etc. boring; the amounts of time it sucks out of your life; the short-attention span you get if you are heavily addicted; I could go on and on. I think that you’re half right. Videogames can be manageable, sure. I play videogames from time to time with a friend of mine who now lives in a different city, videogames gives us something to do together sometimes so that we don’t lose contact. However, we do this sparingly, and don’t let it be an excuse to play videogames very much. You’re wrong about it only being addicting and having downsides if your parents only taught you to play videogames all day though, which “isn’t the videogames fault.” For one thing, videogames are built to addict you and make you play over and over. The creators of videogames want you to become addicted. That matters little though. Plenty of people have options other than videogames that they used to do and that they replaced with gaming. I used to be a heavy reader, would exercise a lot and did math a lot. All of this got replaced by the thing which gives much higher dopamine: gaming. Part of it was the fact that my mom couldn’t manage what I was spending my time doing very well because my mom was always at work, but that doesn’t detract from the danger of playing videogames: getting addicted. Most of my male schoolmates are heavily addicted to videogames. Obviously it’s not some rare thing.
@@DrewR2010 Yeah I also forgot about texture packs! Minecraft has inspired many many people to create their own texture packs, and some of those people even get paid for it!
@@underlord4649 I studied electronic and electrical engineering and I can't keep up with adrenaline fueled gameplay 😂 I'm happy with sonic adventure from 1998
Absolutely agree with that... I'm an Industrial Engineer and I have been dedicating huge amount of hours to videogames since I was 8 years old or so...
Keep in mind that he’s talking about video games, not video game addiction. Playing it as a hobby is fine, but sitting in your house all day playing 12 hours a day has many harmful effects. I mean, why even 12 hours. Just 3 hours straight without breaks everyday is already damaging enough.
I play 3/7 hours a day and still maintain my course for heading into a career. Better spending that time doing what I enjoy than binging Netflix or going partying, which is seemingly more socially accepted lol
You can turn addiction/obsession into something productive. Yeah especially in case of video games. It’s more of a passion than addiction, can’t be compared to drugs or alcohol addiction.
Uh, except that it DOESN'T? Also, nobody said that (the 12 hours thing & play without rest thing). Wdym? That's actually normal, lol..and you can literally play for several hours but still do other things, just need to keep things balanced.
He did never in this video tell or insinuate that everybody should play videogames. He just said that they are a powerful force and that they are the cause of many people’s interest in technology. I have played games for over 11 years, and I can tell you that games are not something that is as amazing as people make it out to be. It is an activity that gives you satisfaction without any real yield. Its ok if you play videogames, but they should not be played extensively in most cases
Don't take this seriously But I'm sure as you know. Thanks to the power of advertising and sponsorships people have literally turned gaming into livable career. Now is it truly productive idk.
@@drew7515 no it’s not a very productive thing if done right. It can be a very productive thing if you’re LUCKY. Going to school to be a programmer can be productive. Earning an MBA can be productive. Getting an apprenticeship can be productive. Playing games to become a pro gamer or famous streamer are a dice roll, you can do everything right and the percentage chance of making a living out of it are still ridiculously low.
There not drugs bro there a form of entertainment. I agree they can get addicting but there no different from people that binge shows all day except with video games u actually use your brain.
@@danhartz7637 dude your comment makes no sense. I support gaming. I'm a gamer myself. I'm saying that excessive gaming is bad when you're not doing anything proactive with it to better yourself or others. Sitting at your parents house all day, unemployed, leeching off their money is a waste of . Playing games to chill out with friends and family or just by yourself to reward yourself is absolutely a great way to destress and enjoy your time. Binging games is no different to binging shows all day. You're saying you don't use your brain to watch shows? Please... What does using your brain have to do with anything? I use my brain to wipe my ass. Does that mean it's something I should do all day?
@@nyquist_control apologies I got a little crazy. Just a little upset at the boomers out there that take all forms of gaming as a waste of time. All love bro hope you’re doing well ❤️
@@danhartz7637 no worries. Understandable. I remember when I played a lot of games back in my teenager years. The stigma has always been there for video games but I feel like it might disappear in the next century with the rise of augmented reality.
I vaguely remember a study done on surgeons and the results suggested that those who played video games as kids made less mistakes and had better hand-eye co-ordination.
They played video games when they were young, now they are focused on their career and life. Try playing video games as an adult when you have more responsibilities and see how detrimental it is for you.
I was the same way. I started playing video games, then I wanted to know how to make them. I wrote my first lua script in roblox when I was 11, it didn't really click. I then coded at school in visual basic, then Started coding mods and plugins for minecraft. I would never have been interested in coding without computer games, and my masters degree has been an absolute breeze, not because I'm more intelligent or harder working than my peers, but because I've had a lot more experience from years of doing it as a hobby. You could definitely argue that video games are a bit of a waste of time (like you could with any other form of entertainment) but that initial bit of enthusiasm, at least for me, was what put me on my career path. I would be willing to bet that on my course there were fewer than 10 people who didn't play video games.
My computer technology teacher forbade us from playing games on his computers(even after we completed our assignments), no wonder none of us got into programming or computer sciences.
Well the good part about playing video games is that youth go through a gradual realisation that games and corruption and AAA marketing campaigns and all these glitches and microtransactions etc exist. It's a window into an industry that's out for money and not with good intentions. That's a skill that transfers to other industries and helps the youthful see through bullsht tactics of the companies they would otherwise find themselves working for
I started with games on commodore64, there was a book with small programs, you type in 20-30 lines of code, and you get some output if there are no mistakes (colors, shapes, etc) it was fun along playing games. But we as a kids played a lot outside too, so many sports all the time, swimming, bicycle/swimming since the age 4 or so, etc… it was good balance
I agree. My children started at home, I teached them to use computer... and played video games with them.😁 My son is doing a master’s degree as a software programmer+AI /+ did electromechanical studies; my daughter master technology/AI and is a manager as (still taking master degrees). They still play video games sometimes together.🙂
Crazy thing, I worked at TSA for a bit, during academy on X-ray machines instructors mentioned that those who played video games were more adept and successful operating the machine, understanding and identifying objects/patterns/hidden stuff/etc and constantly scored higher on assessments because of the direct correlation between the two mentally - they were right.
I started learning c++ and java, soon c#, along with game developement and software developement because of games. I am also quite knowledgable in computers thanks to my interest in games.
@@badreddinegacem Im actively working on custom movement, then im going to move into animations and world building and such. So eventually Id like to make a game yeah
I’m Currently Studying and Learning to become a Tea Master and also open up my own TeaHouse. The Start of and my biggest Inspiration is the character: Uncle Iroh, from (Avatar the Last Airbender) (Uncle Iroh) made drinking and making Tea Interesting, enjoyable, fun and knowledgeable I know this isn’t from a Video Game, but it’s in a similar vicinity. There are many places, where one can draw inspiration from and get interested by it. We can learn to and apply different skills we have picked up and use them in our own lives to further ourselves
So true. Video games triggered my interest in CS as well. I majored in CS in college. Turns out programming has nothing to deal with the gameplay fun ;p Imaging playing a game that pops error messages every stage. You find 5 different versions of walkthrough guides online but none gets it to work. The one thing similar though, ‘update to the new version or you’re out’ every month.
Absolutely agree with this. What starts out as a simple game quickly spirals into becoming a server administrator, tinkering with lines of code and even full on software development. This is why PC gamers are the master race.
True, games like LBP, Minecraft, GTA and more made me curious on how the physics worked. I still remember being obsessed with the ‘moon’ on LBP where I could make my own games.
I work as a visual effects artist/animator in a software company for mobile games. I used to play World of Warcraft 18 hours a day. It felt like a drug, but I loved it.
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been in the tech industry for 24 years. I started with playing video games. Back in the ‘80’s, PC gaming was not easy. It wasn’t as easy as installing the game and hitting okay. You only had 640kb of conventional ram, and had to decide what drivers to load (in config.sys and autoexec.bat). Every time the game loaded, you had to tell it what IRQ and DMA ports the sound card was using. You really had to know the PC rather well.
One gaming helps with problem solving, quick thinking, creativity. Then when you program, video games are some of the most complex to program and it adds some fun interaction to see the result of your code modifications.
The #1 issue with social media atm is TikTok sucking so many people in to scroll for hours ruining their positive dopamine release system and their interest making many depressed it’s just not a good thing
Honestly TV is probably worse than video games just due to how passive it is. Depending on the game being played, it can train creativity, problem solving and communication skills.
Well if it's anything online I wouldn't count on communication skills
@@EliFarb i'd argue that videogames do help, because it improves your ability to explain things verbally and through writing. You learn the change in someone's voice if they're smiling, or sad or angry really effectively.
Obviously there are parts of communication not practised
I mean there is good TV and there is bad TV, it comes down to you as to which you spend your time on, you can learn many things from some programs and shows. Of course too much of it is bad just like everything else.
Also increases hand eye coordination and reaction times.
Another big one is the ability to process information quickly and react accordingly. That’s the main reason I still play league occasionally, I feel like it keeps my mind sharp.
Remember he did not say “spend your life in video games”
Is the world in need of innovation or video gaming is just a hit market. Or both. I would assume there are lots more as cool or cooler than video gaming for children and all ages but never become a hit market.
@@fekek.516 What?
@@fekek.516 you smoke crack?
I play 5h a day and I work, u got a problem with that boomer?
@@fekek.516 nah you surely aren’t aware how great video games are these days. Great videos games are the best inspirations and some of them are arts. There is nothing better than it because it is the only way you can interact with the imaginative world. Of course I’m not talking about low quality video games. Check games like deathstranding, red dead redemption 2, etc.
“I learned more about trading money in mmos than I did in business school” -Asmon
TRUEEEE DOOOOOD
To bad he didn't learn how to clean his room lmao
@@sirsatire7802 Asmon doesn't need to clean his room, or wash his hands. Do you know why? Because he got a clean dick ^^
I'm dying because it's so damn relatable.
Legit think thats why i made a good drug dealer
Funny that playing skyrim as a kid made me want to explore the shit out of our real world. Now everytime I save some money and have abit of free time I go backpacking somewhere I've never been.
That's awesome man. Your younger self would be proud of you.
Try not to take an arrow in the knee.
@@kennethlauer4735 thanks for the laugh 😂
@@kennethlauer4735 thanks for the laugh 😂
Same, I liked to explore in Crysis and Far Cry 1. Now I explore tropical islands the most :).
I'm 74 and I've played video game for 40 years, I believe that great for older people, they keep your mind sharp, there's always a negative with anything you do, stay with the positives.
Wise words 😌
Beautiful.
So are you still playing video games at 74?
I will also keep playing until death.. I am 47 now
@@steboulraseI'm 46, so same here. Just In moderation.
Playing videogames inspired me to be a videogame creator.
How is your career going so far?
@@badreddinegacem pretty decent so far.
@@Veins1 you make games for a living?
@@badreddinegacem yes, check my youtube channel and you will find links for my sites.
@@Veins1no
Me as a kid: obsessed with video games. Me as an adult: working in tech lol. Irony is I don't play as much
Me too. Video game brought me to programming and such but now I don't have enough free time to even play. I'm so tired that I just go to sleep.
@@youdononeetokno abusive web development job, am I right?
I don't think it's irony. You've just moved on to bigger things in your life, which is good.
@@youdononeetokno This is why Twitch exists. We play vicariously through streamers while doing other stuff.
Yeah, no grown adult plays as much, specially if we are engineers with jobs and probably family... Even if we want to 🤣
I’ve never discouraged my son from playing / he’s always been a smart kid and did well in school and was motivated to work. For him/ it’s a blessing as he’s very computer literate and loves programming and technology etc
Yes as long you can stay innovative and not get addicted or unproductive with it. Totally agree here 👍 👏 🙌🏽
Yes, addiction is a real problem though. So videogames are great when used wisely. And regulated by the parents.
I see too many people just trying to live as a teenager their whole lives with this crap. Jordan Peterson straight up says it's a waste of your life.
@@OffGridInvestor but read dead 2 tho
@@OffGridInvestor who the hell is Jordan Peterson and whats wrong with having that way of life. We all have hobbies and what more could you ask in life other than the enyojment and entertainment . You seem pretty biased.
@@OffGridInvestor It's boring for me
He's not wrong, there always is a logical reason for everything people try to do and learn.
exactly
Can’t remember the last time Elon was wrong about anything.
Honestly, when the truth is uncomfortable or vs the status quo it often gets branded as a lie or taboo.@@njj9555
“Video games are bad.”
Loser normie continues to watch netflix
You forgot about the boomers saying "Video games will change you into a killer." whilst opening the second pack of cigarettes for the day, continuing to watch TV and reading the newest boulevard-papers...
It's not one or the other all consuming rots the brain
Elon musk really doesn't care about you the online world is an illusion
@@d862 nobody thinks the "online world" is real except boomers, but they're too immersed in their murder mysteries, talk shows, and wheel of fortune to have any interest in the world around them other than their jobs. Elon cares about you the same way you care about me. You don't, but at least he's trying to build an affordable way off this planet so humans don't disappear the next time an asteroid or nuclear war happen.
@@d862 nobody thinks the "online world" is real except boomers, but they're too immersed in their murder mysteries, talk shows, and wheel of fortune to have any interest in the world around them other than their jobs. Elon cares about you the same way you care about me. You don't, but at least he's trying to build an affordable way off this planet so humans don't disappear the next time an asteroid or nuclear war happen.
20 years ago, Need for Speed Underground pushed my interest in cars and subsequently car design, which influenced my career greatly so I completely agree on this.
That's how I got into software engineering because of video games. Thank you Mom and Dad for letting my obsession become my career.
That's pretty accurate I have been into video games since I was 5 years old! And I would say they play significant role in my life because of those video games I become so interested in programming and therefore very successful software engineer !!
So there you have it Elon was right!!
Same except that I’m just starting with programming
Greetings from Keanu Reeves
@@Keanureeves475 😂😂😂
Im glad I never listened to people saying I should quit video games
Are you harward student ? Or programmer??
@@ankalagon45 why does that matter?
@@cs1645very matter
@@cs1645because elon never stated that you should be a bum and lose your life to it
@@tomohawkcloud u Dont need to make money out of everything u know... If thats what u feel, u are just wasting ur time trying to make money that wont change anything
tbh how I got a degree in computer science is because of video games. I plan to make games from scratch. what he's saying is definitely true. people who play video games have the potential to be really smart in technology and also have the potential to be really successful.
I came from a household where family didn't believe in how video games could make you successful. so they tried everything to sabotage me and make sure I'm not playing video games. mind you I used to play tournaments and championships for clash of clans. Cod mobile and fortnite. I was fairly good at them but my family didn't believe games are beneficial in your life.
Video games gave me the critical thinking skills to solve abnormal problems.
My grandaughter loves games and inventing music and art design on computer. She doesnt like school. Maybe she is headed right. She is 9 yrs old.
Probably. Learning feels so natural when you’re doing it just because of something you love
If she loves what she does she is in the right track
Sounds like you got a tiny Elon Musk. Nurture those interests. But let her know its important to finish school if she wants to pursue those passions.
I think ure the one that needs to go to school
@@DC-gh6dy School is a debt trap these days. A lot of big technology-related jobs hire based on certifications rather than a degree.
As long as in moderation it can be okay. It’s important to go outside and be physically active too.
So what's your point?
You know the funny things I’m in programming classes, and the teacher’s first assignment was introduce your self in the discussion board and borderline every students favorite hobby was video games
And learning to make them can be just as fun as playing them under the right conditions. I feel for the devs that have to work tremendous hours on a game they have little to no passion for anymore.
Greetings from Keanu Reeves
#Madden
Making games is way more fun now
That's so true. I just graduated doing computer science. It started when I was 3 year old and my big brother let me sit on his pentium 3 computer for the first time playing metal slug in it.
@SniperShiv that's true because my university only taught me the borderline, now it is upto me on how deeper I go about that?
Elon Musk is right. It’s the reason how I learned English at a fluent level when I was just a 9 year old kid.
Professional software engineer with no CS degree here. Video games got me interested in technology at a young age. I taught myself programming after my science degree and here I am. I had so many teachers tell me to stop gaming. They thought it was an addiction and a waste of time. They had no idea how valuable it would be.
“Video games houses”
Those crazy riches, they have special video games houses
Yeah, that's a weird word for Game Studio xD
I know this is late, but doesn't he live @ Tesla no joke? For him work must feel like home. He's a different fellow that's for sure
Back then, in the 90s, some of our parents didn't buy us the consoles, so there were these video-game-houses where you could play for an hour for a small fee.
They don't exist anymore.
@@Subuzgreatest i think you're talking about the internet cafes, in case videogames house is another thing, i don't really know. Also they do still exist in some countries and are popular!
Children differ. What works for some fail others. I do wish them all the best out of life.
Thanks Lori!!!! Very wise and true!
Uh, you think games are only for children or what? Then you know absolutely nothing about games & gaming
As a soft. eng. myself I've started for the same reason. And no, I'm not a caveman living in my mom's basement. I live in my dad's xD
All jokes aside. I'm a fit guy who's into fitness, parachuting, but also like embedded systems and machine learning. Have a gorgeous wife and hopefully children some day. Have a lovely day
Oh god. I agree with everything you’d aid but seeing parachuting just. Omg I’m so scared of heights. Conpletey off topic I know. But my god. I remember back in highschool, I had a weight lifting class, and one of the excersises was holding onto a band and going down and up and I kid you not I was afraid of falling off the foot tall bench! Years later, still terrified of any height over three feet (hey! I improved since highschool!) your braver then me!
@@nerdthatcantfit1079 parachuting is safer. Think about it this way: if you fall off the bench, you can easily lose control and break something. If you're jumping with parachute there's no way you can't open it.
@@georgeousthegorgeous idc how safe it is, I’m in the sky, falling, and all I’ll think about is “well… this is the end”
It’s good to stay optimistic.
Honestly all my math and logic skills came from yu-gi-oh . Calculating life points , reading and chaining effects of cards at 4 years old helps a lot lol.
What is you-go-oh?
You-go-oh LULW
@@Ricky_Evans1611 * Yu-gi-oh correction. Auto correct fckd it up lol. I meant to say “you-gay-oh”
As someone who played yugi oh since its early introduction and till now. You are without a doubt a liar. The math used in yugi oh is extremely basic plus and minus calculation. 1st grade math material cover it in one if not half a lesson.
@@maximus-go1um notice I said "when i was 4 years old ... it helps a lot". I think anyone with basic reading skills can deduce I'm not talking about every single math I've came across in my life as you seem to have interpreted. Im saying the basis of my mathematical and reasoning skills came from yu-gi-oh similar to how Elon is saying video games helps younger people get smarter. We are not saying that yu-gi-oh or video games taught us Laplace transforms, differential equation modeling, inverse and forward kinematics, digital signal processing and feedback control algorithms obviously. Judging from your comment and how you interpret things you sound very young id say elementary school so ill refrain from insults... actually either way ill refrain from insults but if you're an adult id say you should probably work on your reading comprehension skills.
True, recently my niece got interested in making video games so I've helped a bit with coding
Yes, but remember kids. He doesn't mean to spend all your free time in front of a PC or gaming console!
Wait, u think only kids play video games? I'm 32 and I play video games 5h a day outside of work
No all day in front of pc
@Tea Bag You got the idea wrong. You need to get ppl interested and it typically happens best by itself. Instructing too much usually kills the interest. It’s also stupid to expect everyone should learn to code, this is stupid.
@@franciscopereira5760 oh geez the comments get worse
@@shortzz4561 i don't have a family tho, we men have to be very careful in choosing a woman nowadays, according to statistics women initiate 82% of divorces and get the kids and house most to the time
He’s not lying.
Im a Technical Recruiter who focuses on software engineer hiring.. large percentage of candidates say they got interested in coding due to video games.
I got started coding with video games, always loved fps games and then just thought it would be cool to start making them.
I agree 100%, me being a gamer for almost 15 years. I can tell you that I never would have opted for the career path that I am in incase I never played my first video game. I'm a blogger btw and my first game was Biomenance
Blogger.... just say between real jobs
@@damnright1968 Wdym?
@@damnright1968 blogger is a real job too wdym
People underestimate how hard programming for video games is, you have to create the most realistic and beautiful renderers running in realtime on a potato computer. These deep despairtites force to come up with very creative solution.
Today's computers are not potatoes and you can use gaming engines like Unreal unless you work in a big company and it's your job to write the engine because you are getting paid. Not to mention that motion capture suits are more accessible and can be used to create awesome animations. Look at Hellblade for example, and the next game they are making.
Games are definitely harder because frame rates are much more important. You have to create this difficult program AND it has to run at 80fps.
I have been playing video games when I was 5 years old in my Nintendo N64 and GameCube back in the day. Then, Xbox 360 and Xbox One came and the rest is history. Now I am a 24 year old undergraduate junior (86 credits) computer science university student wanting to become a game Designer/programmer. My dad introduced me to video games and I immediately became addicted and obsessed.
Video games in today's age are the easiest platform to influence minds, and feed narratives, and eventually mould reality for them. But if you've a strong mind, all that crap won't affect you or stop you from having fun in games. But everyone is not the same.
Shout out to my boomer pops for shaming me for gaming when I was younger, now it’s a rapidly growing industry. Don’t let anyone tell you what the future is going to be like because they have no clue.
Lmao I literally said this on my new job wtf
He stated "Play video games to progress into a field" not play video games to retreat from the world or because it's your best hobby.
I wanna go to video games houses
I agree on this!
I did not even think of making videos and learning skills from it such as Filmora and Openshot, it really drives you to do something with the technology when you play long hours video games like Dota and Runescape.
And also when I am in school, I am really inspired on technology stuff like Mircrosoft excel instead of hands on work like Design and Technology
This is definitely true for me. The problem is some people revolve their whole lives around it instead of using it to learn from and expand their interest on computer science.
Just like anything in the world I suppose. It's how you use it or it'll use you
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@@keys9333 Yeah but video games specifically like any other form of media is especially bad.
You mean a very few of people?
@@ultraego6678 except that they aren't?
This is actually the exact reason I started programming, though I’m still beginner level I enjoy it.
I credit video games for some of the most important lessons I learned in life that have made me as successful as I am, and I wasn't even aware I was learning them at the time. Everything from persistence to compound interest to teamwork and leadership. They're great (or at least can be).
This is the video Ive been finding to show my parents
He’s so right, I fell in love with programming in university when I used it for statistical analysis for my biochem degree. But I’ve always been a big gamer my whole life and honestly I was fascinated by tech and programming because of video games and I continue to learn due to my motivation to learn so I can create my own video game
This is exactly how I became a programmer. and took a fervent interest in technology. Not only did it inspire me to learn programming, but it I learned stuff. For example, play playing Shenmue taught me a lot about certain Asia before I went there.
i grew up playing video games and spent most of my time with it than making friends, now i am a game developer.
Back when myspace and tagged let you program your profile pages
I think it depends on the game and what platform. Cell phones games are less of a gateway as a counsel or PC. Notice he says that they are great for getting kids interested. He did not say that they are the end all be all.
Video games are the reason I joined martial arts which changed my life, and inspired me to travel to certain places. As long as they’re played within limits, they can be beneficial
Ex Halo 3 booster, RuneScape, league of Legends player here - 31 year old Senior SE now. I can confidently say that there is a tremendous amount of overlap between programming and gaming, but it’s mostly the instant feedback loop. Do something, see a consequence, do something, see a consequence, etc. I got a degree in Chemistry because I didn’t know what I wanted to do and when I was first introduced to programming as a grad student I was blown away at how much I enjoyed it. Adult video games!
Tell that to Rogan! He’s constantly saying it’s a waste of time.
It is a waste of time, social media is a waste of time, infact me writting this is a waste of time
@@Ejaz100 then by your logic sleeping is a waste of time
Interesting 🤔
Or to why I was inspired to draw and become an artist - Mega Man, Sonic, Splatoon, Castlevania, etc.
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My son has kept his friends, local and overseas, because video games have helped them stay connected over the years. These are the same small group of friends now for a decade or more.
As someone who was HEAVILY addicted to videogames for years and also got into programming: Fact is, most people don’t get into programming at all. While some people have their curiosity sparked, the majority of gamers don’t try programming at all and the majority of the ones that do quit very early. The downsides of videogames are way greater than the benefits, even for the people that start programming from it (after they already started programming).
There are no downsides of video games, just like there are no downsides to reading books. It’s a hobby… If your parents didn’t teach you to do something with your life other than play video games all day, then it’s not the games fault.
@@ricksterdrummer2170 There are tons of downsides. The dopamine tolerance it gives you, which makes doing low-dopamine activities like reading, homework, etc. boring; the amounts of time it sucks out of your life; the short-attention span you get if you are heavily addicted; I could go on and on.
I think that you’re half right. Videogames can be manageable, sure. I play videogames from time to time with a friend of mine who now lives in a different city, videogames gives us something to do together sometimes so that we don’t lose contact. However, we do this sparingly, and don’t let it be an excuse to play videogames very much. You’re wrong about it only being addicting and having downsides if your parents only taught you to play videogames all day though, which “isn’t the videogames fault.” For one thing, videogames are built to addict you and make you play over and over. The creators of videogames want you to become addicted. That matters little though. Plenty of people have options other than videogames that they used to do and that they replaced with gaming. I used to be a heavy reader, would exercise a lot and did math a lot. All of this got replaced by the thing which gives much higher dopamine: gaming. Part of it was the fact that my mom couldn’t manage what I was spending my time doing very well because my mom was always at work, but that doesn’t detract from the danger of playing videogames: getting addicted. Most of my male schoolmates are heavily addicted to videogames. Obviously it’s not some rare thing.
@@EragonShadeslayer all the downsides you said just happen if you are addicted, again, not the video games fault
@@noanfelipe4753 The videogames are literally built to addict you bro.
@@noanfelipe4753 ofcourse it is made to get people addicted
All social media apps and games are for that purpose
They make money by your time
Videogames like Shenmue, Elder Scrolls, guitar and music games, even Sonic, and not brain dead shooter games. Engineers should play chess too.
Ahhh, but you forgot to list the one and only Minecraft. Some of the things you can do in that game with redstone, or command blocks, is insane 😂
@@underlord4649 That's true! I've seen boolean gates being demonstrated once with a bunch of torches. I don't know much about minecraft though.
@@DrewR2010 Yeah I also forgot about texture packs! Minecraft has inspired many many people to create their own texture packs, and some of those people even get paid for it!
@@underlord4649 I studied electronic and electrical engineering and I can't keep up with adrenaline fueled gameplay 😂 I'm happy with sonic adventure from 1998
@@DrewR2010 Lolll
Absolutely agree with that... I'm an Industrial Engineer and I have been dedicating huge amount of hours to videogames since I was 8 years old or so...
He is actually right. Many kids learn coding just to bring home their own game ideas and in the process discover a whole new world of programming
Keep in mind that he’s talking about video games, not video game addiction. Playing it as a hobby is fine, but sitting in your house all day playing 12 hours a day has many harmful effects. I mean, why even 12 hours. Just 3 hours straight without breaks everyday is already damaging enough.
I play 3/7 hours a day and still maintain my course for heading into a career. Better spending that time doing what I enjoy than binging Netflix or going partying, which is seemingly more socially accepted lol
You can turn addiction/obsession into something productive. Yeah especially in case of video games. It’s more of a passion than addiction, can’t be compared to drugs or alcohol addiction.
@@protectwhatisours6895 video games is bad if u would rather play them then going out with ur mates or whatever, just the few sad lot that would
@@shortzz4561 English. Please. If I’m sad for being an introvert working towards his career and gaming in his free time. Then fuck yeah I’m sad.
Uh, except that it DOESN'T? Also, nobody said that (the 12 hours thing & play without rest thing).
Wdym? That's actually normal, lol..and you can literally play for several hours but still do other things, just need to keep things balanced.
He did never in this video tell or insinuate that everybody should play videogames. He just said that they are a powerful force and that they are the cause of many people’s interest in technology. I have played games for over 11 years, and I can tell you that games are not something that is as amazing as people make it out to be. It is an activity that gives you satisfaction without any real yield. Its ok if you play videogames, but they should not be played extensively in most cases
Don't take this seriously
But I'm sure as you know. Thanks to the power of advertising and sponsorships people have literally turned gaming into livable career. Now is it truly productive idk.
a lot of the times, someone who plays a game occasionally won’t be inspired enough to pursue it as opposed to someone who has put in a lot of time
Some gamers make more money than anyone in this comment section, even some celebrities. It can be a very productive thing if done right.
@@drew7515 no it’s not a very productive thing if done right. It can be a very productive thing if you’re LUCKY. Going to school to be a programmer can be productive. Earning an MBA can be productive. Getting an apprenticeship can be productive. Playing games to become a pro gamer or famous streamer are a dice roll, you can do everything right and the percentage chance of making a living out of it are still ridiculously low.
@@drew7515 "some gamers" yeah dude, you mean 0.1% of gamers? everything can make money if done right, even shitting so no that's not an excuse
Nah bro when kids focus on video games the whole business is going to be in his hands even in the future. No more potential rivals
This is literally me. 2.5 years through a 5 years software engineer degree. Grew up on video games and thats what got me into programming
It's just about moderation. Video games are only bad when you play too much, just like anything else in life such as drugs, food, sleep...
There not drugs bro there a form of entertainment. I agree they can get addicting but there no different from people that binge shows all day except with video games u actually use your brain.
@@danhartz7637 dude your comment makes no sense. I support gaming. I'm a gamer myself. I'm saying that excessive gaming is bad when you're not doing anything proactive with it to better yourself or others. Sitting at your parents house all day, unemployed, leeching off their money is a waste of . Playing games to chill out with friends and family or just by yourself to reward yourself is absolutely a great way to destress and enjoy your time.
Binging games is no different to binging shows all day. You're saying you don't use your brain to watch shows? Please... What does using your brain have to do with anything? I use my brain to wipe my ass. Does that mean it's something I should do all day?
@@nyquist_control apologies I got a little crazy. Just a little upset at the boomers out there that take all forms of gaming as a waste of time. All love bro hope you’re doing well ❤️
@@danhartz7637 no worries. Understandable. I remember when I played a lot of games back in my teenager years. The stigma has always been there for video games but I feel like it might disappear in the next century with the rise of augmented reality.
@@nyquist_controlagreed I think as we all get older that stigma will slowly disappear!
I agree but many games are mindless
It only seems like it.
Yeah..hopefully gateway 'drug' to a cool future
@@PwnUrBadCock uhm no. Raid shadow legends is fkin mindless
Most games only a minority are mindless and even then they aren't truly mindless due to having to actively think to beat them.
@@ZeotyXBL Most games aren't Raid: Shadow Legends.
I vaguely remember a study done on surgeons and the results suggested that those who played video games as kids made less mistakes and had better hand-eye co-ordination.
I became a game developer because I wanted to know how video games work. And now I make them work and build them. Awesome
Love Elon, his vision for humanity is Breathtaking!!
They played video games when they were young, now they are focused on their career and life. Try playing video games as an adult when you have more responsibilities and see how detrimental it is for you.
are you saying adults should not have hobbies
I think he’s a little special tons of adults play video games google the age of average video gamer
Uh, except that it ISN'T? Literally tons of adults play games and yet they still live a happy & healthy life.
I was the same way. I started playing video games, then I wanted to know how to make them. I wrote my first lua script in roblox when I was 11, it didn't really click. I then coded at school in visual basic, then Started coding mods and plugins for minecraft. I would never have been interested in coding without computer games, and my masters degree has been an absolute breeze, not because I'm more intelligent or harder working than my peers, but because I've had a lot more experience from years of doing it as a hobby. You could definitely argue that video games are a bit of a waste of time (like you could with any other form of entertainment) but that initial bit of enthusiasm, at least for me, was what put me on my career path. I would be willing to bet that on my course there were fewer than 10 people who didn't play video games.
Playing videogames has inspired me to become a videogame myself.
So the finest engineers are (former) nerds? Not surprising they're not necessarily producing interesting stuff.
I get the feeling you don't actually know what engineers and programmers do.
Not interested.
Don’t watch
Then gtfo boomer
My computer technology teacher forbade us from playing games on his computers(even after we completed our assignments), no wonder none of us got into programming or computer sciences.
My greatest inspiration for getting into technology was "Iron Man".
Now every gamer can proudly introduce themselves.
Well the good part about playing video games is that youth go through a gradual realisation that games and corruption and AAA marketing campaigns and all these glitches and microtransactions etc exist. It's a window into an industry that's out for money and not with good intentions.
That's a skill that transfers to other industries and helps the youthful see through bullsht tactics of the companies they would otherwise find themselves working for
atleast our hobbiest are not illegal
I started with games on commodore64, there was a book with small programs, you type in 20-30 lines of code, and you get some output if there are no mistakes (colors, shapes, etc) it was fun along playing games. But we as a kids played a lot outside too, so many sports all the time, swimming, bicycle/swimming since the age 4 or so, etc… it was good balance
Now we know, why he was at the valorant grand final champions.
So Finally I realized it's not just me Alone who get most interested into Technology being a Gamer since i Born
I was right this whole time..
*Mom hits from the back!!
Gaming is very beneficial for brain development.I was crazy about video games as a kid and now i have mad problem solving skills.
Playing WoW is definitely what got me into computers as a kid
Video games got me into writing code at a very young age, which translated into a full time career as a software engineer. This is valid.
I agree. My children started at home, I teached them to use computer... and played video games with them.😁 My son is doing a master’s degree as a software programmer+AI /+ did electromechanical studies; my daughter master technology/AI and is a manager as (still taking master degrees). They still play video games sometimes together.🙂
Crazy thing, I worked at TSA for a bit, during academy on X-ray machines instructors mentioned that those who played video games were more adept and successful operating the machine, understanding and identifying objects/patterns/hidden stuff/etc and constantly scored higher on assessments because of the direct correlation between the two mentally - they were right.
I started learning c++ and java, soon c#, along with game developement and software developement because of games. I am also quite knowledgable in computers thanks to my interest in games.
Can you make a game?
@@badreddinegacem Im actively working on custom movement, then im going to move into animations and world building and such. So eventually Id like to make a game yeah
I’m Currently Studying and Learning to become a Tea Master and also open up my own TeaHouse. The Start of and my biggest Inspiration is the character: Uncle Iroh, from (Avatar the Last Airbender)
(Uncle Iroh) made drinking and making Tea Interesting, enjoyable, fun and knowledgeable
I know this isn’t from a Video Game, but it’s in a similar vicinity. There are many places, where one can draw inspiration from and get interested by it. We can learn to and apply different skills we have picked up and use them in our own lives to further ourselves
So true. Video games triggered my interest in CS as well. I majored in CS in college. Turns out programming has nothing to deal with the gameplay fun ;p
Imaging playing a game that pops error messages every stage. You find 5 different versions of walkthrough guides online but none gets it to work.
The one thing similar though, ‘update to the new version or you’re out’ every month.
Absolutely agree with this. What starts out as a simple game quickly spirals into becoming a server administrator, tinkering with lines of code and even full on software development. This is why PC gamers are the master race.
True, games like LBP, Minecraft, GTA and more made me curious on how the physics worked. I still remember being obsessed with the ‘moon’ on LBP where I could make my own games.
Gaming helps you learn new concepts faster
I work as a visual effects artist/animator in a software company for mobile games. I used to play World of Warcraft 18 hours a day. It felt like a drug, but I loved it.
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been in the tech industry for 24 years. I started with playing video games. Back in the ‘80’s, PC gaming was not easy. It wasn’t as easy as installing the game and hitting okay. You only had 640kb of conventional ram, and had to decide what drivers to load (in config.sys and autoexec.bat). Every time the game loaded, you had to tell it what IRQ and DMA ports the sound card was using. You really had to know the PC rather well.
Yeah I agree mostly technological advance species here are either video gamers, biohackers, and transhumanist I guess too.
One gaming helps with problem solving, quick thinking, creativity. Then when you program, video games are some of the most complex to program and it adds some fun interaction to see the result of your code modifications.
The #1 issue with social media atm is TikTok sucking so many people in to scroll for hours ruining their positive dopamine release system and their interest making many depressed it’s just not a good thing
did you expect him to say that we should not be playing video games 😂😂😂