Uploaded May 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Emma gives a fascinating insight into how games can be used as a tool to help people, specifically in the areas of medical research, education and therapy. She mentions projects like Foldit, Genes in Space and explains how doctors are using games to help people suffering from PTSD.
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VideoBrains is a free monthly conference where video games developers, journalists and players give talks and answer questions. We’ve had fantastic talks on everything from indie marketing to the Slender Man to a behind-the-scenes look at Deus Ex.
Twitter! twitter.com/Videobrains
Facebook! facebook.com/VideoBrains
Patreon! patreon.com/VideoBrains
For everything else VideoBrains, including tickets for our upcoming events, check the website: videobrains.co.uk
Emma gives a fascinating insight into how games can be used as a tool to help people, specifically in the areas of medical research, education and therapy. She mentions projects like Foldit, Genes in Space and explains how doctors are using games to help people suffering from PTSD.
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VideoBrains is a free monthly conference where video games developers, journalists and players give talks and answer questions. We’ve had fantastic talks on everything from indie marketing to the Slender Man to a behind-the-scenes look at Deus Ex.
Twitter! twitter.com/Videobrains
Facebook! facebook.com/VideoBrains
Patreon! patreon.com/VideoBrains
For everything else VideoBrains, including tickets for our upcoming events, check the website: videobrains.co.uk
