A podcast at the crossroads of Videogame Culture, Philosophy and Media Studies. Hosted by Philosophy and Literature scholars Guilherme Foscolo (Associate Professor at Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia) & Nicolau Spadoni (Ph.D. Candidate at Cornell University), the show dives into the field of Videogame Studies by engaging with scholars, game designers and industry players in an attempt to explore how this contemporary media has been generating new ideas, concepts and insights for fields such as Philosophy, Literature, Media Studies, Politics, Psychology, Economics, among others.
Joystick Philosophy
Claim This Podcastby Guilherme Foscolo and Nicolau Spadoni
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Podcast Overview
A podcast at the crossroads of Videogame Culture, Philosophy and Media Studies. Hosted by Philosophy and Literature scholars Guilherme Foscolo (Associate Professor at Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia) & Nicolau Spadoni (Ph.D. Candidate at Cornell University), the show dives into the field of Videogame Studies by engaging with scholars, game designers and industry players in an attempt to explore how this contemporary media has been generating new ideas, concepts and insights for fields such as Philosophy, Literature, Media Studies, Politics, Psychology, Economics, among others.
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2/3/2024
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Recent Episodes
March 9, 2024
Episode 7 - Ashley Guajardo
<p>In our season finale, join us for an extraordinary time with Ashley Guajardo, an award-winning professor and researcher at the University of Utah. We discuss her latest research on sex and sexuality in video games and gaming culture, unravel the intersection of gender and horror in the gaming landscape, as well as Ashley's own experiences as a Twitch streamer and a game design teacher in the classroom.</p>
March 2, 2024
Episode 6 - Grant Tavinor
<p>Welcome to Episode 6! Join us for an engaging discussion about the world of video games, virtual reality, and aesthetics with Grant Tavinor, a distinguished philosophy professor from Lincoln University in New Zealand. We delve into how digital technologies function as fiction machines, covering topics ranging from video games to VR and beyond. Also, we explore Tavinor's groundbreaking insights into contemporary picturing media and perception-enhancing devices!</p>
February 24, 2024
Episode 5 - Miguel Sicart
<p>Today's episode is going to be a little different because we're cooking up something special while diving into the world of gaming. Joining us in the kitchen is none other than Miguel Sicart, a professor at the IT University of Copenhagen and a leading expert in the design and culture of playable media. As he chops, sautés, and stirs, we'll be chatting about his latest research and his fascinating new book. Get ready for a lively conversation as we explore topics ranging from the intersection of games and politics to the intriguing concept of software as alien agencies. We'll also be discussing the intricate relationship between humans and software, as well as soccer games and others that keep us glued to our screens. </p>
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