Technological Tunnel Vision
A recent “study” (if you will) was done capturing how focused video gamers can be. I suffer from this bad.
More pics, thoughts, and the link to the vid after the jump.
It was during college that I was made aware that I have acute-tunnel-vision-syndrome.
My extremely pleasant roommates would make fun of me as we watched TV because during the programming I would completely zone out from the world. They would ask me questions and I wouldn’t even hear them.
I did the same thing while I played video games like these youngsters. I also do the same thing when I’m blogging or coding… in fact, I may do it for a host of other things that I’m just not aware of.
This has caused some “bumps” in my marriage as well, to be quite honest. I somehow just “don’t hear” her when Sue asks me a question.
I’m working on that.
I can still remember my former Pastor’s words ring true in my skull when he was going through marriage counseling with us. He told me that the most attractive thing that he did for his wife was that when she asked him a question he would drop everything and just lean forward and listen.
So, here’s to ditching the tunnel vision, especially the technological tunnel vision. If you want to see the full video, it’s right here. Enjoy.
One learns early on in marriage that there are a couple exceptions to the 'jam zone'. They are called “wife” and “kids”. Everyone else is fair game.
haha. i got those too…
This is very common with musicians too… Get in a jam 'zone' and the words from family and friends rarely reach their intended destination.
really…? that's interesting to hear. i'm not one, so I wouldn't know… but it makes sense.
Definitely true… I have more that one musician friend who falls into this trancelike state when practicing or “jamming out.”.
so how does a "spouse" get one out of a "jam" zone…? a "slap"?
i think they all need one of these: http://sternlab.org/2008/04/body-technology-inter...
hey, very cool about korea.
hahaha. that's awesome.
I get that when I read. I read a lot of Sci-fi/Fantasy stuff. I am usually transported into the world I am reading about and everything else fades into a state of non-existence.
My daughter (2 and a half years) has figured out how to get me out of it though. She calls it a pile-on, I call it being winded.
wow, very cool. you're a book guy…. and love the pile-on… my daughter has yet to figure that out… "gulp"
HAHAHA! That is the funniest thing I've ever seen! Awesome!
I love the Sandwich one!
The concept of the Talkman is hilarious too! Not to get interrupted as you talk to yourself. That is a riot!
i want one. or. maybe i don't…? hehe
Yeah I was going to add that trap: playing guitar. Seriously, it happens when I'm' just changing the dang strings! Actually, my 3 year old doesn't try to get me "out" she tries to get "in" with me
It's the best thing in the world honestly!
But otherwise, it's honestly just trying to be aware that there's other people in the room so that I even hear her (mainly my wife) when she speaks to me! That way you avoid the Holy Hand Slap HAHAHA
yeah, as a musician and a gamer… not good at all. So easy to drown people and things out.
They always told us it was good to be a focused individual, and then they try to take it away. Totally not fair.
yeah, as a musician and a gamer… not good at all. So easy to drown people and things out.
They always told us it was good to be a focused individual, and then they try to take it away. Totally not fair.
haha. very true. "FOCUS I SAY".. slap.
"holy hand slap"… genius.
i think roenne does that a lot too… she just wants "in" on the action… i mean, if daddy's super engaged, it's got to be good, right?
I can only blame myself
I taught her the pile-on