Super Mario Bros.
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A well-known side-scrolling game used as an example to explain the concept.
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Videos Mentioning Super Mario Bros.

Neuralink & Technologies to Enhance Human Brains | Dr. Matthew MacDougall
Andrew Huberman
An original Nintendo game mentioned by Dr. Huberman as a childhood video game.

Jessica Brillhart, Immersive Director, on VR and AR
Y Combinator
An example of a game with a linear, on-rails progression where players must complete tasks sequentially to advance.

How to Learn Skills Faster
Andrew Huberman
Video game referenced in the 'Super Mario Effect' concept, which illustrates how different feedback mechanisms affect learning and persistence.

Doom Legend John Romero — The Path to Prolific Innovation and Making 130+ Games | Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A well-known side-scrolling game used as an example to explain the concept.

Jeff Kaplan: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Blizzard, and Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #493
Lex Fridman
A classic Nintendo game that profoundly impacted Jeff Kaplan, revealing deeper possibilities in games when he learned about its secrets.