Joystick Philosophy

In our season finale, join us for an extraordinary time with Ashley Guajardo, an award-winning professor and researcher at the University of Utah. We discuss her latest research on sex and sexuality in video games and gaming culture, unravel the intersection of gender and horror in the gaming landscape, as well as Ashley's own experiences as a Twitch streamer and a game design teacher in the classroom.

Welcome to Episode 6! Join us for an engaging discussion about the world of video games, virtual reality, and aesthetics with Grant Tavinor, a distinguished philosophy professor from Lincoln University in New Zealand. We delve into how digital technologies function as fiction machines, covering topics ranging from video games to VR and beyond. Also, we explore Tavinor's groundbreaking insights into contemporary picturing media and perception-enhancing devices!

Today's episode is going to be a little different because we're cooking up something special while diving into the world of gaming. Joining us in the kitchen is none other than Miguel Sicart, a professor at the IT University of Copenhagen and a leading expert in the design and culture of playable media. As he chops, sautés, and stirs, we'll be chatting about his latest research and his fascinating new book. Get ready for a lively conversation as we explore topics ranging from the intersection of games and politics to the intriguing concept of software as alien agencies. We'll also be discussing the intricate relationship between humans and software, as well as soccer games and others that keep us glued to our screens.

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of conversing with Teresa de la Hera, a professor from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research focuses on the use of digital games as a medium for communication and as tools for engagement, motivation, and persuasion. Our discussion delved into intriguing subjects such as advergames, the casual revolution in video games, and the complex relationship between video games and political propaganda.

In this episode we were delighted to have Thi Nguyen join us, a philosophy professor from the University of Utah whose research investigates how rationality and agency are conditioned by designed social structures. We dive into his latest research findings and explore the pages of his newest book, touching on intriguing topics such as how games shape temporary agencies, the essence of play and the differences in playstyles, the importance of atmosphere in gaming, and the problem with gamification.