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C. Thi Nguyen, "Games: Agency as Art" (Oxford UP, 2020)

New Books in Anthropology

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Exploring the Benefits and Concerns of Alternate Point Systems

The speakers discuss the advantages of entering alternate point systems in games, such as experiencing different forms of agency and gaining a deeper understanding of the world. However, they express concerns about the pervasive use of point systems outside of games and the potential impact on players' values and worldview.

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