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Originally Posted by eschwartz
This, at least, is dead wrong. It is a healthy outlet for our natural aggressive instincts, thus preventing us from carrying out our fantasies in real life.
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Have you ever hung out around teens and adults after they spent a lot of time playing shooters? The level of aggression seems much higher than usual. These games are not an outlet, but a generator of adrenaline. Garbage in, garbage out.
This doesn't turn people into murderers, obviously, but I have little doubt that the impact of exposure to interactive violence isn't beneficial. Neither are violent movies and shows, but they are not as engaging.