Video Games and the Brain — with Dr. Kris Alexander the Professor of Video Games @aspeninstitute
Video Games and the Brain — with Dr. Kris Alexander the Professor of Video Games  @aspeninstitute
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Video games aren't just entertainment—they might be one of our most overlooked health tools. 🎮

Kris Alexander, aka "The Professor of Video Games," explores how gaming is opening new possibilities for improving cognitive health, strengthen social connection, support rehabilitation, and even change the way we think about medicine.

Learn more about how video games can “level up” our health at aspenideas.org/sessions/leveling-up-health-with-video-games
Video Games and the Brain — with Dr. Kris Alexander the Professor of Video GamesProtecting Our Cultural Commons: The Future of Public MediaHappier Hours: Rethinking Time and Well-BeingThe Bulwark Live: Declarations of IndependenceThe AI Race: If We Don’t, China WillAspen Security Forum | The New Security Imperative: Digital Resilience Through IntegrationAspen Ideas: Economy - Closing General Assembly: Where Will We Go from Here?Aspen Ideas: Climate | Life on the Only Good PlanetAntidote: Panel DiscussionAspen Ideas: Climate | The Home Economics Case for ElectrificationA New Blueprint for a Resilient Food System | 2026 Resnick Aspen Action ForumAspen Ideas: Climate | The Catch Live: The Future of Blue Finance
The Aspen Institute |

Video Games and the Brain — with Dr. Kris Alexander the Professor of Video Games

SHARE TO X SHARE TO REDDIT SHARE TO FACEBOOK WALLPAPER