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Originally Posted by drjd
I think our brain has to work extra to create an imaginary scene while reading a (fiction) book according to the situation presented in text, whereas a video game presents the already conceived images, making the process simpler to adopt by one's mind. Therefore it makes it more engrossing and captivating than books, perhaps.  Brains tend to find the shortest route.  |
When you say "create an imaginary scene," are you assuming that people are visualizing? Several of us have said we don't do that. I don't know that I use my imagination any more while reading a book than while involved in any other consumption of content.