Poppy Wilde
The author explores the relationship between avatar and gamer in World of Warcraft to examine notions of entangled subjectivity and posthumanism.
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Mar 2, 2024 • 27min
Poppy Wilde, "Posthuman Gaming: Avatars, Gamers, and Entangled Subjectivities" (Routledge, 2023)
Exploring posthuman gaming and entangled subjectivities in World of Warcraft, Poppy Wilde delves into the blurred boundaries between avatars and gamers. She challenges traditional notions of empathy and identity, emphasizing the impact of gaming experiences on personal subjectivity. The podcast also highlights the importance of embodied perspectives in understanding player-avatar relationships in video games.
