Do video games really rot your brain?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 2 May 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Video games are fun, challenging and sometimes hard to put down. But are they good for you? Or do they rot your brain, like some people say? In this episode, Molly and cohost Colden (along with sassy alien hero Fuzzbutt Picklestar) explore how video games affect your brain, for better or worse. Plus, we look at other technologies that adults used to think were bad for kids, like novels and radio. And an extra mysterious Mystery Sound! This episode was sponsored by: Liquid I.V. (LiquidIV.com - Use code BRAINS at checkout to receive 20% off anything you order when you order.) Buy A Toyota (BuyAToyota.com - Explore Toyota SUVs.) *****Brains On! is hitting the road to celebrate the show’s 10th birthday! Hosts, Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez and Sanden Totten will be performing in person to take you on an adventure through our brains. Get your tickets now to see Brains On! live at brainson.org/eventsOur Smarty Pass subscribers get a special discount to see our live show! Get your Smarty Pass today for just $4/month (or $36/year) to receive bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago and special ticket discounts. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	You're listening to Brains On, more serious about being curious.
0:04.0	Brains On is supported on part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:13.0	You've just reached level 4, journey through deep expanse asteroid field.
0:20.0	Fuel supply is limited.
0:23.0	Oh no!
0:26.0	Take that nasty asteroids.
0:29.0	Nobody messes with me.
0:31.0	Fuzz butt pickle star on Herical West for Aerith.
0:35.0	That's right, Fuzz butt.
0:37.0	We're gonna make it to Earth this time.
0:41.0	Asteroid debris direct hit.
0:43.0	Damage to engine.
0:45.0	Must repair mechanics mid-flight.
0:48.0	It's okay.
0:49.0	I have a reserve for this.
0:50.0	If I just...
0:52.0	Honey, time's up.
0:54.0	Mom, I just got to level 4.
0:57.0	I've literally never made it this far.
0:59.0	I'm sure you remember the deal we made.
1:03.0	Oh man.
1:05.0	Game paused.
	...

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