Gamification is defined as the use of game design techniques to engage audiences. Gamification encourages players to engage in desirable behavior by dangling the carrot otherwise known as “winning.”
The reason we like online gambling so much is that apparently, human beings have a psychological predisposition to gaming. And many organizations are jumping on the gamification bandwagon in order to motivate employees and combat disengagement.
What's gamification all about? Find out what I uncovered over at the AMEX OPEN Forum.
I just sent this post to a bunch of my friends as I agree with most of what you’re saying here and the way you’ve presented it is awesome.
Posted by: Lane | May 10, 2012 at 11:02 PM
@Lane: I appreciate that, thanks!
Posted by: Alexandra Levit | August 21, 2012 at 04:48 PM