Games v. Reading

Johnson, S. (2005). Games. In S. Cohen, 50 Essays (pp. 196-202). Boston: Emily Berleth.

In the essay “Games,” Steven Johnson explains how video games should not be criticized of being useless and making people more violent. Johnson goes on, and says that would if video games came before textbooks? We probably find every reason why video games are better than reading, and how reading isn’t good for you. He also explains that video games actually can give you knowledge and how it may in the near future give textbooks a run for its money. Toward the end of the essay he explains reading is still the top priority for people to gain knowledge and people should become avid readers because it can help you with your future goals. I think games make people violent because just in my household; I can see what it is doing to my family. For example, my older brother loves shooting games and his love for the game made him join the military, where you can be violent.  For me, I love playing basketball video games, when I have time I tried to go play basketball to  try out the tricks I saw from the video game.