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"Just as mammals play to develop skills and learn about the world, humans engage in various forms of play to understand social norms and interact with each other,"Songyee Yoon writes in her bookPush Play: Gaming for a Better World.
"Whether it's role-playing or playing games on a computer or device, the essence of play and its impact on learning remains unchanged."
So says the president of South Korea's NCSoft, a major game developer, in her book, which argues that play is an essential part of human nature and that games encourage creativity and innovation.
Yoon, whose passion for gaming and its positive impact on children led her to write the book, says she wanted to "bridge the gap between parents who view gaming negatively and children who find joy, learning, and social interaction through games."
Among other things, she argues that play has always been a part of human evolution and that the industry should continue to focus on innovation and providing unique experiences for players.
Yoon also addresses concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in games and the lack of women in leadership positions in the industry, which she says has historically been male-dominated.
"As long as AI is used responsibly and in a way that sparks imagination in players, it can contribute to
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