Our names are Ashley and Maya and we are learning and cognitive PhDs cutting through the BS and sharing the real science on video games and media.
Iām Ashley McDermott, mom to a very curious 6 year old and a Cognitive Scientist with nearly 20 years of experience studying and understanding the effects of video games on cognitive skills and more generally how humans learn.
Science, philosophy, and science fiction geekiness, with a special interest in neuroscience and philosophy of mind. Publishes weekly on Thursdays.
PhD in Educational Psychology. I am a mom to two girls and an Educational Researcher who has spent over a decade designing & researching video games for learning. My goal is to educate parents and beyond about the benefits of video games!