What are the possible benefits of video games? It turns out there are several. This article reviews that research that shows video games can boost various aspects of psychological well-being.
Ramsay Lewis

Ramsay Lewis
Ramsay Lewis is a researcher, educator, and freelance writer currently located in Brazil. He's interested in technology, culture, and self-improvement. When he's not learning something new, you can find him on his bike or trying to samba. He writes for www.crisptext.ca and for Medium (@ramsay.lewis).
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Technology is exciting. But there are some costs to technological advances, and one clear one is to our privacy. Read this for a primer on the privacy concerns surrounding Clearview’s facial recognition tech.
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Gamingtech newsUncategorized
Video Games May Improve Surgery Performance
by Ramsay Lewisby Ramsay LewisVideo games may make you smarter. But can they make you better at your job? If you a surgeon, the answer appears to be “yes”.
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Mobile TechnologyApplications
Your Phone is Designed Like a Slot Machine To Keep You Addicted.
by Ramsay Lewisby Ramsay LewisEver wonder why it is so hard to get off Facebook? Our phone and the apps we use are designed to get us addicted to them. This article explains how.
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The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan has created a vaccine against the Coronavirus. Here are some details
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Here’s the problem: we are going to need a lot more energy…
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EntertainmentTV and Movies
Quarantine Netflix Suggestion: Avatar: The Last Airbender
by Ramsay Lewisby Ramsay LewisYou might be going a little stir-crazy self-isolating and maintaining your social distance to avoid getting coronavirus. So here’s a suggestion: have you watched Avatar: The Last Airbender yet?
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5G is the fifth generation of wireless networks. The 2020s are set…
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tech newsMobile Technology
How Will Cities Pay for 5G? Ask Facebook.
by Ramsay Lewisby Ramsay Lewis5G is coming. 5G is the fifth generation of wireless networks. It’s…
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We reported last week that Auris Health is using robotics to improve…
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Smart technology and smart devices are increasingly becoming essential tools in our…
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Geek LifeCulture
The Secret to Learning a Language: How Harry Potter is Teaching Me Portuguese
by Ramsay Lewisby Ramsay LewisI’m currently teaching English in Brazil and I’m learning Portuguese. Since I’m…
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Did you make a New Years resolution this year? If so, you’re…