Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
Decoding the World of Games with Professor Colleen Macklin
Aug 17, 2023
Professor Colleen Macklin, a game designer and Professor in the School of Art, Media and Technology, joins us to discuss games, gaming, and neurodiversity. We explore topics such as the impact of ADHD on her life, how games can engage attentional deficits and embrace neurodiversity, and the game design collective Local No. 12. Colleen shares her journey with game design and the creation of 'Dear Reader.' We also touch on the intersection of game design, neurodiversity, and ADHD, and the relevance of games in rediscovering playfulness in everyday life.
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Quick takeaways
- Games model and reveal ideologies through systems, making them a powerful tool for teaching and understanding complex subjects.
- Embracing a playful and experimental mindset, along with recognizing failure as a valuable part of the learning process, can foster personal growth and resilience in navigating life's complexities.
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Using Games to Understand Complex Systems
Colleen Macklin, a game designer and professor, discusses the power of games in teaching and understanding complex systems. She highlights that games model and reveal ideologies through systems and provide an engaging way to learn and explore interconnected elements. Macklin emphasizes that the beauty of games lies in their ability to make learning fun and entertaining, as players are actively involved in problem-solving and navigating through the rules and dynamics of the game. Through games, individuals can develop strategies, learn about themselves, and gain a deeper understanding of various subjects, from the electoral college to climate change.
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