Never been totally sure it will fill void of physical potential in humans, or simply become the next game on a chess board.
I think at least for now, it is just another game, but there are positive signs. However, things tend to take far longer than we think they will :)
Patience, change has taken happened quite rapidly in my lifetime alone, monetary is bound to attract conflicting ideology.
As for people not being productive mentally, physically or trading I have my doubts, historically we have always taken pride in attaining results.