Episode 1010 • • 24:27 - 27:41
1010: Spin the Bottle
Flight Simulators and Military Training via Video Games
Military and aviation simulators demonstrate how digital training translates to real-world skills, such as the U.S. Army Tank Corps improving performance through virtual practice. Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman argues that first-person shooters provide similar "kill training" by desensitizing users to the act of shooting. While most users remain unaffected, the training can be activated in individuals with underlying mental health issues or drug influences.