Hi
everybody,
Please look
at the article I would like to share with you. The story of this man, famous as
well-known Polish “computer games creator”, is very interesting, as concerning “IT
people”.
I recommend
to read more about him, unfortunately the most interesting articles are
available only in Polish (f.e. in last Forbes).
For me his
story inspiring enough to think over some issues:
1. In terms
of psycho-aspects: where are we approach as “technology addicted” and “money
concentrated” society? I mean, in what directions our brains have been modified
lately?
2. What is
worth to spend our life time on? I mean, how to divide it, what proportions to
achieve?
3. From
professional point of view: is there a bright future in front of “game business”?
I mean, regarding to point 1, will this kind of entertainment survive as
influencing humans too much?
4. What
assumptions shall we make, if we want to work in any business?
I am very
interested, what answers you would give to such questions.
Hoping that
such stories are inspiring also for you,
Marta
Comments
I think that the most important thing is to be happy in life. For someone it may be exploring world, for other person it may be becoming boxing champion and for other getting PhD would be a pursuit of happiness. It's really personal thing. I do not know what will happen in future, but my shoot would be that situations will look just like it is - 95% of society will be bored with their life, having shitty job and not running for their dreams.
As I said before, life comfort is more important than money, so while searching for a job we must ask ourselves is that what we want to do everyday.
2. Spend it on work and fun. Work so that you may provide for your family and be able to have fun.
3. Future of game buisness is bright. Remember this business is very young and has a lot of potential.
4. Don't make any. It's pointless
Regarding the first one. This is a very complex question. I read that the ways in which children interact with technology from an early age significantly influence their perception and information processing capacities. It is a very interesting and also a hot research topic right now. PJATK offers excellent Ph.D. program that gives an opportunity to research this field.
Our academy has a cooperation with, among others, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities and one of the issues they study is how technology usage changes the brain activity of children and teens.
I would not attempt to divide what life should be spend on. Life is worth spending on something you enjoy. Something that gives you satisfaction and independence. As long as it does not cause health issues and harm to others, it can be anything you like.
I think game dev business is just getting bigger and bigger (see the insanely huge events of LoL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjTdZdgDH_A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxwfkcUVeUk)
Something that I remember in the 90s was mostly an entertainment for geeks is now a mainstream activity for anyone and a huge business.
I would not make any assumptions. You should see what you enjoy doing and figure out a way how others can benefit from it.
I know that happiness it is not always money, but money helps us to reach this level of happiness. I don't know about others, but for me money are important thing of my life. I would say that my family is also important for me,of course, but with money i can make them more happy.
It is difficult to say, but i think that future of "game business" is close and real. It has not a big popularity now, but later it will grow up and rise.
No assumptuions is a best way to create successful business.
When it comes to how to rational division of our lifetime, there is no right answer, even theoretically. One way or another, you will still think that you could spend your time better, or do something more useful, you can't just reach the perfection, and try to do so is pointless.
I hope that entertainment of any kind will not become something from Huxley's "Brave new world". That is the only thing that bother me, other possible outcomes are not so horrible.
And you're asking a really difficult question. I'm talking now about the second one. Everybody decides for themself what to spend time on. Someone like to watch serials, someone would rather work hard without stopping. For me, I would either work and have a good time playing games or watching a film. You just need to manage the time properly.