The game that can give you 10 extra years of life

Name: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life
Uploaded: 2012-07-09T15:02:20Z
Duration: 19 min 13 s
Description: When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience -- and promises to add 7.5 minutes to your life.

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Jane McGonigal |

TEDGlobal 2012

• June 2012

When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience -- and promises to add 7.5 minutes to your life.