"Video Games are a Waste of Time" (And Other Lies We Believe)

No. #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Is gaming still a "socially unacceptable" hobby in 2026? (0:00) Today, I’m diving into a frustrating moment I saw on the show First Dates, where a soldier was judged for enjoying video games. It’s a perfect example of how society still overgeneralizes gamers as people who don't have their lives together—a stereotype that feels incredibly backwards in an era of mindless phone addiction (1:43). I discuss the hypocrisy of the "Doomscrolling" generation: people who spend hours on Instagram or TikTok but view a 20-minute gaming session as a waste of time (5:38). I make the case for why gaming is an active hobby that improves concentration and puzzle-solving skills, whereas social media is often a passive "energy drain." We also look back at the "Satanic Panic" of the 80s and the "serial killer" myths surrounding games like Doom and Mortal Kombat (4:03). Whether you're into Magic: The Gathering, pen-and-paper RPGs, or retro handhelds, it’s time to stop the oversimplification of these hobbies (12:17). Like anything in life—even a Twix bar—it all comes down to balance (9:20). Let’s talk about why we need a mindset shift in how we view digital play and mental resets. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - The "First Dates" stigma 01:43 - Perception vs. Reality 03:05 - Stop overgeneralizing 04:03 - The 80s "Satanic Panic" 05:38 - Gaming vs. Doomscrolling 06:23 - Active vs. Passive screens 07:52 - Shopping is a hobby? 08:57 - The importance of balance 10:18 - Gaming as a brain reset 11:46 - Nerd culture and social skills 12:55 - Final thoughts ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬