The Madeleine Brand Show for February 9, 2011

Jane McGonigal: gaming to save the world

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Call of Duty: Black Ops was released November 9.

Gamer and author Jane McGonigal believes that games aren't just an escapist alternate reality, they can help develop skills and confidence that help us solve real-world problems. She joins us to discuss her new book, Reality is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World.

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