[forsythe_]

> I believe playing video games for hours is more infantilizing than hunting, fishing, or tinkering on cars.

I prefer video games over most outdoors activities but still largely agree with you.

One minor critique is that I would substitute "infantilizing" for "psychologically beneficial." I also think the gap in inherent value between the two groups of activities could be summarized into the tendency of screen-based activities to produce instant gratification with minimal discernible gain. The latter group activities involve aspects of mindfulness and require a degree of active physical/mental labor over time, therefore you could argue less "outdoor-sy" creative efforts like painting, long-form writing, or sewing could all provide the same benefits.

[munificent]

> the tendency of screen-based activities to produce instant gratification with minimal discernible gain.

I believe they're designed to do that, which is why I think they're infantilizing. They encourage us to do adopt an unhealthy short-term gratification selfish comfort mindset.