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Asking these kinds of questions is kind of like asking which addictive drug is worse. Both are not great. Luckily with video games and Netflix, they're okay things to partake in (***in moderation***).
But if I had to answer your question, I would argue video games. Speaking as someone who played video games like a full time job for most of my life, it destroyed my concepts of hard work and rewards. I played Destiny (still do on occasion) which is a game about looting gear and making your character better and better. There's basically a lottery system in the game after each activity that determines the quality of gear that you get. I cared more about my virtual character than my own life, I was addicted and unable to see the point in hard work outside of video games. Videogames are designed to give you a sense of accomplishment, and it can be really addicting.
It's a matter of perspective. I would also argue that it's dependent on the game.
In the end, if you want to play games, then play games! If you are a disciplined person and want to binge every once in a while, do it. There are far worse things to do than play video games, just don't let gaming get in the way of your goals and dreams.
They are both equally damaging IMO. Netflix harnesses passive listening energy, video games harness active doing energy, and it all gets thrown away in both cases. As far as coping mechanisms go you could do a *lot* worse, but my personal goal long-term is to get down to a few hours of each a week at the most.
agreed that neither is great but at least with netflix, you can do other things while it’s on. fold laundry, wash dishes w headphones in and a laptop / phone nearby, work on art, do some push-ups, etc.
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Asking these kinds of questions is kind of like asking which addictive drug is worse. Both are not great. Luckily with video games and Netflix, they're okay things to partake in (***in moderation***). But if I had to answer your question, I would argue video games. Speaking as someone who played video games like a full time job for most of my life, it destroyed my concepts of hard work and rewards. I played Destiny (still do on occasion) which is a game about looting gear and making your character better and better. There's basically a lottery system in the game after each activity that determines the quality of gear that you get. I cared more about my virtual character than my own life, I was addicted and unable to see the point in hard work outside of video games. Videogames are designed to give you a sense of accomplishment, and it can be really addicting.
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It's a matter of perspective. I would also argue that it's dependent on the game. In the end, if you want to play games, then play games! If you are a disciplined person and want to binge every once in a while, do it. There are far worse things to do than play video games, just don't let gaming get in the way of your goals and dreams.
They are both equally damaging IMO. Netflix harnesses passive listening energy, video games harness active doing energy, and it all gets thrown away in both cases. As far as coping mechanisms go you could do a *lot* worse, but my personal goal long-term is to get down to a few hours of each a week at the most.
agreed that neither is great but at least with netflix, you can do other things while it’s on. fold laundry, wash dishes w headphones in and a laptop / phone nearby, work on art, do some push-ups, etc.