I thought of writing about female scientists but realized there is little interest from others, even women. Video games have changed considerably. One of them is Skyrim. An open world game that parallels life in a fantasy medieval setting.
How one plays it is up to the individual, but one can find various objects to eg. buy a house and furnish it. Horses can be bought, stolen or found in the wild. If a player decides to steal items, they lose their reputation and become part of the dark brotherhood.
For teens it's a great way to learn to save for items just like life. Something that players do is walk throughs (on youtube), teaching others how to play or find items.
The gaming community is a kind one. When Curry revealed her age (she started in her 70s), she received nothing but support from everyone. She plays the game her way and became so famous that gaming grandma was featured in a documentary.
She's sharp as a tack and gaming is great for hand eye coordination, decision making and reflexes.
A true inspiration. This is how I want to be when I grow up.
Here's the 20 minute documentary:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=pxoXrc8pwx0
Shirley Curry:" What am I going to do? I don't like to knit"
I am a gaming grandfather and keep in touch with my grandchildren through gaming.
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Codex. That's wonderful to hear.
DeleteI'm not a gamer, have never played one that interacts with other players. My son does and has a standing online appointment on the weekend with his friends who get together to play.
ReplyDeleteYou say no one would be interested in the accomplishments of women scientists but I would and I doubt I'm the only one.
Codex: Did you watch the documentary? This is an older woman who jumped into a male dominated field did it her way and is admired and respected by young males as well.
DeleteDon't know Ellen. I expected the self proclaimed older feminists to at least celebrate today. Nothing. You might be interested but no one else is.
There were rally by female scientist today supported by their male colleagues. No one cares.
I don't do games, by the time I've figured out what to do the game is over and I have lost. My mind just doesn't make those quick connections. I'll leave it all to others.
ReplyDeleteCodex: You should watch the documentary. Lots of exercise games exist as well. Quite fun.
DeleteThe Son is a Gamer and knows people all over the World from the interactive Gaming they do. I wouldn't know how... haven't done Games since Pinball was a thing. *LOL*
ReplyDeleteCodex: Lol. Not even pac man?
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