Named one of the top six “insanely popular TED talks from the past year,” Jane McGonigal‘s talk shows how video games make people better.

Early on, she poses the question: When we are on our deathbeds, will we regret the time we spent playing games? Some people might say yes, thinking video games are a waste of time. But game designer McGonigal, who has done extensive research on gaming, says games are a powerful tool for healing.

She quoted a report in which hospice workers shared the top five regrets that people on their deathbeds express. They were …