Jane McGonigal
Jane McGonigal
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Authorial Works and Public Speaking

This timeline details Jane McGonigal's career as an author and public speaker, highlighting her key books and speaking engagements.
Reality Is Broken Publication
2011
McGonigal publishes 'Reality Is Broken: Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World'. This book argues that games offer valuable lessons and skills that can be applied to solve real-world problems, exploring the potential of games to make the world a better place.
TED Talk - The Game That Can Give You 10 Extra Years
2015
McGonigal delivers a TED Talk titled 'The Game That Can Give You 10 Extra Years,' sharing her personal experience with using games to recover from a concussion and advocating for the use of games to improve physical and mental health. The talk receives millions of views and further elevates her profile as a leading voice in the gamification movement.
Imaginable Publication
2022
McGonigal publishes 'Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything – Even Things That Seem Impossible Today'. This book focuses on the power of future simulation to prepare for and shape the future.
Public Speaking Engagements
Ongoing
McGonigal actively participates in numerous public speaking engagements at conferences, universities, and corporate events, sharing her insights on game design, gamification, and the potential of games to solve real-world problems. She continues to advocate for the use of games for positive change and to inspire others to embrace the power of play.