Jane McGonigal is a creator of “alternate reality games” as well as Director of Games Research and Development at the Institute of the Future in Palo Alto, California. Armed with a PhD in Performance Studies, she explores the science of game development and game perception as well as the actual creation of games.
Jane McGonigal Books
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SuperBetter
Jane McGonigal
A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver, and More Resilient
4.1 (72 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's SuperBetter about?
SuperBetter (2015) teaches you how to overcome major challenges by harnessing the power of games. Whether you’re getting over an illness, writing a novel or trying to become a vegetarian, the game of SuperBetter can revolutionize your life and get you where you want to go.
Who should read SuperBetter?
- People facing a big challenge in life
- Anyone interested in the power of games
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Imaginable
Jane McGonigal
How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything – Even Things That Seem Impossible Today
4.5 (426 ratings)
Listen to the Intro00:00What's Imaginable about?
Imaginable (2022) lays out a simple but powerful premise: you have more control over the future than you may think. Through psychology-backed games, it explores how to train your imagination in order to transform your outlook on life and, ultimately, change the world. Its big-picture thinking and actionable exercises will help you prepare for – and get excited about – what’s to come.
Who should read Imaginable?
- People stuck in a spiral of doomsday thinking
- Action-oriented folks seeking an antidote to the world’s afflictions
- Anyone who thinks the future is just something that happens