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169 | C. Thi Nguyen on Games, Art, Values, and Agency

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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This chapter explores the intrinsic nature of games as a unique art form that emphasizes agency and strategic decision-making. It contrasts the clarity of goals in gaming with the complexities of real life, while also examining the potential for addiction to clear values and its implications for social phenomena like echo chambers and cults.

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