Douglas McWilliams M.D.

A psychiatrist’s case for siding with Maelle in Expedition 33

Maelle's decision represents her own understanding of what her life is worth — and it accounts for the worth of the many lives in Lumière

Douglas McWilliams M.D. Jul 8, 2026

Cozy

So what if I lift my to-do list from a video game?

My executive dysfunction cheat code

Zoë Hannah Jul 7, 2026

Dear Mother

What co-op games should I play with my partner?

"We're both decently experienced with games ranging from Gameboy to Switch 2, but my boyfriend less so..."

Maddy Myers Jul 3, 2026

Dr. McWilliams is adjunct faculty at University of Wisconsin who is passionate about medical education and teaching. When not in the clinic, he can usually be found with a controller in hand, pondering the impact of video games on the human mind.

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A psychiatrist’s case for siding with Maelle in Expedition 33

Maelle's decision represents her own understanding of what her life is worth — and it accounts for the worth of the many lives in Lumière

Douglas McWilliams M.D. Jul 8, 2026