PSN Outage Exposes the Illusion of Game Ownership (And Its Mental Health Impact)
(Introduction)
So, you want to play the $70 single-player game you own on disc on your overly priced PlayStation 5 console? Too bad, PSN is down. This isn’t just about server issues; it’s about the insidious idea that we, paying customers, don’t truly own the games we buy. And for those of us who use gaming for mental health, it becomes a bigger problem.
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DeepSeek R1. Just the name sounds… ominous, doesn’t it? This Chinese AI lab’s creation has, no exaggeration, rocked the tech world. Launched last week and already topping download charts? Check. Triggered a trillion dollar tech stock sell-off? Yep. Sparked apocalyptic chatter in Silicon Valley? Absolutely. So, what’s the deal? At first glance, it’s straightforward. It’s a cutting-edge AI, comparable to the best US models. It was built on a budget that, by those standards, is practically pocket change. Proof of Chinese tech prowess? Sure. But I think the real story isn’t about China. It’s about us. Our Western anxieties about AI.
Job rejections, family stress, the holiday rush… It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if these challenges are actually opportunities for growth? As 2024 begins, I’m embracing new beginnings, setting personal goals, and seeking a healthier, more fulfilling path. Come along on this journey of self-discovery.
Four years have passed since I last shared something. Four long years of struggle, inner reflection, exploration, and self-doubt were involved. I’d like to tell you that I have come through it the other side a completely new human, and perhaps to an extent that is true. I’m not any closer to figuring out all this mental stuff than I was when I started.
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” My disorder is not my identity”
I’m changing, and for the better. Little by little, changes are becoming apparent to me.
The last time I posted, was in June and as you all know, I tend to go radio silent for a while. I run out of things to say, to express and share so I take a break and live my life and see what comes of it so that I can come back here and share it with you.
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Gamers Therapy 