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The difference between a and a is that in a game, you can run the same scenario multiple times until you master a particular scene. In the simulation, you get one try to run through the complete story which mimics some reality. You then have to reflect on your performance after that simulation run: your strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement. Simulations are better training tools as a supplement to coursework in , rather than using games to practice theory.

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Let's hope that traditional VC backing will help drive change to the broken university model:

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