#1383
Mentioned in 13 episodes
Homo ludens
Book • 1971
In 'Homo Ludens,' Johan Huizinga argues that play is a fundamental element of human culture, essential for the generation of culture.
He traces the contribution of play from ancient times through the Renaissance and into modern society, highlighting its role in law, science, philosophy, and the arts.
Huizinga defines play against a rich theoretical background, using cross-cultural examples to illustrate its universal significance and its civilizing functions.
He traces the contribution of play from ancient times through the Renaissance and into modern society, highlighting its role in law, science, philosophy, and the arts.
Huizinga defines play against a rich theoretical background, using cross-cultural examples to illustrate its universal significance and its civilizing functions.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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Reid Hoffman in a discussion about the theory of "homo ludens" and its relevance to AI and game playing.
Reid Hoffman in a discussion about the theory of "homo ludens" and its relevance to AI and game playing.
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Demis Hassabis on AI, game theory, multimodality, and the nature of creativity
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Phil Ford in relation to play, highlighting how animals engaged in play before humans.
Phil Ford in relation to play, highlighting how animals engaged in play before humans.
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Episode 192 - A Dream of Landscape: On Walking
Mentioned by Matthew Crawford in the context of play as the basis of civilization.
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Matthew B. Crawford on Practical Philosophy and Shop Class as Soulcraft | This is The Opinion To Care About
Mentioned by Ellie Anderson as a work consulted in preparation for the episode, focusing on the play element in culture.
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Genoemd door Willeke Slingeland , die het boek Homo Ludens noemt in de context van democratie als een 'serious game'.
Hoe zorgen we voor een democratie waarbij iedere Nederlander zich betrokken voelt?
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Joe Brewer in the context of discussing the human capacity for play and its role in cultural evolution.
Joe Brewer in the context of discussing the human capacity for play and its role in cultural evolution.
Culture Design with Joe Brewer and Morag Gamble
Mark Wildschut refereert aan dit boek bij de bespreking van het spelkarakter van oorlog in archaïsche culturen.
Ritueel en moderniteit: is er een terugweg? | #1980 André v/d Braak Gabriël v/d Brink Mark Wildschut
Mentioned as a major work by Johan Huizinga, exploring the role of play in culture.
"Kopen of afbetaling is als middeleeuwse horigheid" | #1973 Anton van der Lem
Erwähnt im Zusammenhang mit dem Konzept des Homo Ludens.
Sich selbst neu erfinden, geht das?
