In this thought-provoking article, the author highlights the influence of Edgar Rice Burroughs as the most influential writer in history, inspiring generations of boys to pursue adventure and exploration. They argue that while the past few generations lack similar impactful stories, they have turned to immersive video games as a driving force. The author suggests that this shift towards entertainment has directed talented engineers away from solving important societal problems and towards enhancing graphics and gaming experiences. They express concern over the negative impact of immersive video games and urge engineers to consider working on more meaningful engineering problems.
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