tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3731669573883861124.post4003057382213510454..comments2024-02-24T13:22:39.745-05:00Comments on Seeing Meaning: Building New StructuresSusan Waters-Ellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047648549250876500noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3731669573883861124.post-2727613096226934712011-08-05T15:15:47.327-04:002011-08-05T15:15:47.327-04:00Susan,
I really am digging all of the your thoug...Susan, <br /><br />I really am digging all of the your thoughts on learning, engagement, games, and art. A friend of mine at work was telling me about "flow" and "autotelic" personalities. I believe that book you are reading by Jane McGonigal may cover it. If not, please check it out on the internet. It's some really interesting stuff.<br /><br />Here is the Wiki site...<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)<br /><br /><br />Flow is basically what artists and others may commonly refer to as focus; a state of near euphoric meditation triggered by concentrating on one goal. The goal has to be one that presents a large amount of challenge. It's basically riding that thin line between success and frustration. That's what triggers flow and thus the euphoric state. Another good link to check out is that of "autotelic" personalities and activities. Interesting stuff. :)Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018850855917140205noreply@blogger.com