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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
Dunno about you guys but when I watch an intense show like Last of Us or Game of Thrones I have a hard time doing anything else I'm pretty much dialed in.

I can see multitasking when something like Friends is on though.
gpt
See, a *lot* of people don't make that distinction. They do other things during pretty much any TV show, regardless of immersion.

Even from the ones who do make that distinction, there are a lot that still consider TV "decompressing", compared to a game where you need to focus and actively participate.

EDIT. Again, you deleted a reply, so here is my answer:
&gt; Or again, people just don't have time for gaming. It's that simple. 

&gt; Idk where you're from but I'm gonna assume Murica. 1 in 20 people work 2 *full-time jobs*. 40% of US households have at least one child. You'll be shocked at how easily time slips away from you.