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James Malazita, "Enacting Platforms: Feminist Technoscience and the Unreal Engine" (MIT Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Unreal Engine: Technology, Narrative, and Militarization

This chapter critically examines the platform studies framework, emphasizing the interplay between the Unreal Engine and the US military, while questioning the dominance of technological narratives over social ones. It advocates for a more intersectional and inclusive understanding of technology, illustrating the complex cultural implications of this relationship in gaming and military contexts.

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