With the blazing mind of a scientist and the keen eye of a poet, Clancy emerges as one of the most important new writers of her generation.
—David Eagleman, neuroscientist at Stanford, NYT bestselling author Incognito and Livewired
Playing With Reality is as surprising, and as delightful, as the many games it analyzes. From ancient games of chance to the latest advances in AI, Kelly Clancy has written the definitive account of how we—as individuals and as a society—learn through play.
—Steven Johnson, author of Everything Bad Is Good for You and Wonderland
A book to get the neurons firing. As a passionate game player I loved reading a neuroscientist’s perspective on the role games have played in humanity’s attempts to navigate the game of life. A dopamine hit on every page.
— Marcus du Sautoy, author of Around the World in 80 Games