Reality Is Broken : Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World

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Summary

Visionary game designer McGonigal reveals how we can harness the power of games to solve real-world problems and boost global happiness.

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Introduction: Reality Is Broken	p. 1
Why Games Make Us Happy
What Exactly Is a Game?	p. 19
The Rise of the Happiness Engineers	p. 35
More Satisfying Work	p. 52
Fun Failure and Better Odds of Success	p. 64
Stronger Social Connectivity	p. 77
Becoming a Part of Something Bigger Than Ourselves	p. 95
Reinventing Reality
The Benefits of Alternate Realities	p. 119
Leveling Up in Life	p. 146
Fun with Strangers	p. 168
Happiness Hacking	p. 183
How Very Big Games Can Change the World
The Engagement Economy	p. 219
Missions Impossible	p. 247
Collaboration Superpowers	p. 266
Saving the Real World Together	p. 296
Conclusion: Reality Is Better	p. 345
Acknowledgments	p. 355
How to Play	p. 359
Practical Advice for Gamers	p. 365
Notes	p. 371
Index	p. 387
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