How Video Games Could Shape the Next Generation of Air Traffic Controllers

About this episode

This episode discusses the recruitment of air traffic controllers through video games and features insights on space travel's effects on the human body.

Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz following the US Military blockade of Iranian ports in the region. Then, Dr. Sanjay Gupta will answer some of your biggest questions about how space travel can impact the human body. Plus, we'll learn why the Federal Aviation Administration is turning to video gamers in a bid to recruit the next generation of air traffic controllers. All this and more on today's CNN10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: CNN Podcasts

Guest: Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Topics covered

• air traffic control
• video games
• space travel
• human body
• military updates
• recruitment

Keywords

• air traffic controllers
• video games
• space travel
• human body
• Strait of Hormuz
• US Military
• recruitment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Federal Aviation Administration, US Military

Places: Strait of Hormuz, Iran

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