Couldn't agree more, very precise arguments. I had been thinking the same a while ago, when I was thinking how many apps there are for problem solving or memory (I know that wasn't not exactly your point) and I was thinking how fake that promise about brain evolving is. Occasional gaming is one thing but I have to agree with you 100% that too much gaming can eliminate the person's motivation and lead to apathy. Thanks for the post!
The brain trainers, only had a cursory glance, 'may' be better but still, are they the best? As they say, practice doesn't make perfect, perfrct practice makes perfect.
I am a buzzkill but I do think there is a place for gaming and entertainment, just not the top position..
I agree with you