Authors in August: “Games” with C. Thi Nguyen

Aug 28, 2024

C. Thi Nguyen, a philosopher focused on the implications of games in our lives, joins the discussion to uncover why games are vital to human experience. He delves into the significance of intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations in play, contrasting striving play with achievement play. Nguyen offers a nuanced look at the melting pot of genuine games versus gamification, highlighting how this shapes our understanding of agency. The conversation also touches on the nostalgic revival of arcade games and critiques traditional versus modern tabletop role-playing games.