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 the radio. And an extra mysterious Mystery Sound!
Hey educators! We have a lesson plan for this episode linked on our website! Check it out here: https://www.brainson.org/episode/2023/05/02/do-video-games-really-rot-your-brain
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Brains On! is an award-winning audio show for kids and families. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world. Our mission is to encourage kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history…but there’s no age limit on curiosity, and episodes of Brains On can be enjoyed by anyone.
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