Future Gamer is a model that researchers at OnlineCasino.ca believe humans will take on a somewhat “bizarre” shape if they become too immersed in gaming. The character in this study is named Michael, a character showing signs of health and physical conditions related to gaming addiction.
In April 2020, the website OnlineCasino.ca published a study titled “Meet Michael, The Future Gamer.” This article discusses what future gamers of the future will face, from their external appearance to the internal changes in humans.
Additionally, this article includes a chart indicating various health conditions related to prolonged gaming without a break, such as vitamin deficiency, arthritis, blisters, red eyes, skull indentations from pressure, and excessive use of headphones… Some symptoms depicted in this study include:
Dark circles under the eyes from staring at screens for extended periods can lead to dark rings forming in the skin under the eyes. Hair loss due to vitamin D deficiency from not going outside to absorb sunlight. Hair growth around the ears due to poor air quality and lack of circulation. This is a protective mechanism the body is creating to shield itself from dirt.
Hunched backs and increasingly rounded shoulders due to stunting over time, with shortened necks, rounded shoulders, and hunchbacks may sometimes initiate a lingering pain. This is caused by sitting in uncomfortable positions for long periods without regular exercise. Pale skin due to lack of Vitamin D and B-12 from insufficient sunlight and excessive consumption of junk food, or swollen ankles from sitting for extended periods. This phenomenon occurs when inactive muscles cannot pump fluids back to the heart, causing fluids and blood to pool around the ankles, resulting in swelling and discomfort…
Above are a few “dystopian scenarios” that this article presents if humans become excessively addicted to gaming in the next 20 years. Of course, this is merely a predictive study about the future and certainly cannot occur in reality.
However, the practical significance of this study is to encourage humans to always play games in moderation, as gaming in moderation is one way to help protect the health of oneself and family, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic still developing very complicatedly. The WHO itself also recommends that everyone stay home and play games as a safe activity for gamers when they cannot go outside. But remember, everything needs to be done in moderation, gamers!
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