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At least, that’s according to a blog post on Fast Company’s blog. Amazingly, scientists have found that brain size is related to a real-world skill…yes, playing video games and winning is a skill…right?

Depends on the video game. Scientists asked study participants who weren’t avid gamers to play a game called Space Fortress, and scanned two parts of the brain. The first region deals with the pleasure the brain feels at achieving a specific goal.

People who showed lots of activity in that region did better in early stages of the game, when they were still learning. Those that had lots of activity in both regions did best at both learning the game, and adapting to its changing complexity.

What does this mean? Just by looking at a brain scan, you could tell who’s going to better at learning certain skills and adapting those skills over time.

This information would be useful not only for ourselves, but in hiring decisions, too. Maybe video games aren’t such a bad idea.

What they say about the Internet is true – you never know who’s reading, because the Internet is everywhere, forever (unless you delete a blog post) and unless you don’t care who you offend, watch what you say.

It’s easier said than done, especially for those who are the faces of a brand (CEOs or ambassadors of companies). There are certain topics that, if talked about, might cause more trouble than you’re looking for.

But hey – some people love controversy. If that’s you, check out the top 10 hot-button topics you should never discuss online.