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		scotty79 on Nov 23, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What if we talked about over-60s’ screen time as w... > The issue is really that doing _anything_ mindlessly is a waste of life. So as long as I'm gaming mindfully it's all fine? > Would I recommend it? No, huge waste of time. I have a suspicion that on my deathbed I'd be regretting only one thing. That I didn't get more time to play and have fun.

lmm on Nov 23, 2022 [–]

> So as long as I'm gaming mindfully it's all fine?

I actually think there's some merit to this view. There's a big difference between engaging with a TV program and vegging out while it plays in front of you, despite the superficial similarities.

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