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The Science of Digital Games

Welcome to the little corner of the web for Dr. Rachel Kowert, PhD. She is a globally recognized researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, award winning author, and science content creator.

Welcome to the Digital Playground

The Science of Digital Games

Welcome to the little corner of the web for Dr. Rachel Kowert, PhD. She is a globally recognized researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, award winning author, and founder of Psychgeist, a multimedia content production studio for the science of games and pop culture.

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Meet Rachel

Rachel Kowert, Ph.D is a research psychologist and the Research Director of Take This. She is a world-renowned researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, including their impact on physical, social, and psychological well-being. An award-winning author, she has published a variety of books and scientific articles relating to the psychology of games and, more recently, the relationship between games and mental health specifically.

The Science of Digital Games
The Science of Digital Games
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Meet The Psychologist Determined To Prove Video Games Are Good, Actually

China’s law restricting video gaming for kids isn’t wise — it’s misdirected moral panic

Video Games That Encourage Human Interaction Can Build Better Vibes