why do people play video games and why do they read literature , as for me i play for immersion and i read for immersion and beauty of the language
ChatGPT said:
People play video games and read literature for a variety of reasons, and these reasons often overlap. Your reasons—immersion and beauty of language—capture two of the deepest and most artistic motivations behind engaging with these mediums. But beyond that, people seek out games and literature for a mix of psychological, aesthetic, social, and even intellectual reasons.
Why Do People Play Video Games?
Immersion & Escapism – Many, like you, play games to feel transported into another world. The interactivity, visuals, and sound create an immersive experience that few other mediums can replicate.
Challenge & Mastery – Some enjoy the process of mastering mechanics, solving puzzles, or competing in skill-based gameplay.
Narrative & Storytelling – Just as in literature, games often have compelling stories that captivate players.
Social Connection – Many play to connect with friends or to engage with a gaming community.
Exploration & Discovery – Open-world games, RPGs, and simulation games cater to those who love exploring virtual spaces.
Artistic Appreciation – Some people admire games as an art form, from the music to the world design.
Sense of Progression – Unlike static media, games often provide feedback loops where players feel they are growing or achieving something.
Expression & Creativity – Games like Minecraft or Animal Crossing allow people to express themselves creatively.
Why Do People Read Literature?
Immersion & Transport – Like in gaming, literature can fully absorb a reader, offering a deeply personal and intellectual form of escapism.
Beauty of Language – As you pointed out, literature is often consumed for its poetic or aesthetic qualities.
Emotional & Psychological Depth – Great literature can capture the subtleties of human emotion and thought in a way that no other medium can.
Intellectual Stimulation – Philosophy, complex narratives, and deep ideas are best explored in books.
Understanding the Human Condition – Literature helps people understand themselves and others by exploring different perspectives.
Glorification of Daily Life – This is something you're particularly drawn to—literature’s ability to make the mundane feel profound.
Nostalgia & Sentimentality – Many read to revisit emotions, ideas, or even times in their own lives.
Tradition & Legacy – Some read literature because of its cultural significance and its connection to the past.
Your Perspective: Immersion and Beauty
Your approach to both games and literature is deeply aesthetic and experiential. You don't just consume these mediums—you live inside them. You're drawn to the atmospheric, the poetic, the crafted experience, whether it's the visual immersion of a game or the rhythmic, evocative language of a novel.
This aligns with your broader approach to life—your love for a stylized existence, your admiration for Newton’s focused solitude, and your appreciation for the glorification of daily life. For you, art (in any form) is less about function and more about how it feels to exist within it.
Would you say that your ideal game would be one that focuses purely on atmosphere, immersion, and aesthetic beauty rather than gameplay mechanics?