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207: Gaming Realities (w/Thi Nguyen)

Conspirituality

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Exploring the Outsourcing of Values, Gamification, and the Complexity of Games

Values can be outsourced when individuals prioritize external criteria such as law school rankings to determine their worth. The gamification of social media and institutions can lead to a narrow understanding of values and exacerbate negativity. Games provide a contrasting perspective by offering complex moral situations for contemplation without oversimplifying morality. The distinction between a goal and a purpose in games is crucial, with achievement play focusing on winning and striving play emphasizing the enjoyment of the process over the outcome.

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