Balance isn't balance unless it isn't in anyone's favor. You can argue that the rich have it better than the poor. Or you can also argue that the poor are more grounded and therefore have it better than the rich who lead empty novelty lives.
We all are born, do almost nothing of value, then die. With only a few exceptions that either did something horrific, something 'human condition changing' or something that makes for a nice story we can pass down.
We cover up the fact that our lives are meaningless with things.
At the same time, some of us cover up the fact that our lives are meaningless with trying to not be meaningless. Which leads to terrible things, and also wonderful things. Often times, mixed together.
Games are no different than books, movies, tv, or any other fiction. I use the word fiction, because even a lot of non-fiction are really layers of fiction.
At the same time, none of this is negative, it is just human nature. A nature that has served us well over the last million years.
We all are born, do almost nothing of value, then die. With only a few exceptions that either did something horrific, something 'human condition changing' or something that makes for a nice story we can pass down.
We cover up the fact that our lives are meaningless with things.
At the same time, some of us cover up the fact that our lives are meaningless with trying to not be meaningless. Which leads to terrible things, and also wonderful things. Often times, mixed together.
Games are no different than books, movies, tv, or any other fiction. I use the word fiction, because even a lot of non-fiction are really layers of fiction.
At the same time, none of this is negative, it is just human nature. A nature that has served us well over the last million years.