Game mechanics encode human intrinsic motivation, researcher argues
jd_pressman · x · 2026-10-16
In a discussion about his research, jdpressman argues that which game mechanics feel satisfying encodes rich information about human boredom, intrinsic motivation, and learning machinery — the uniquely human juice separating us from other primates. He suggests a rigorous theory of game design could be built on a platform of AI-generated indie games.
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