Miguel Sicart Connects the Cables of Game Research and Design | Episode 187
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Miguel Sicart is an Associate Professor at the IT University, where he teaches play design. He is the author of The Ethics of Computer Games (The MIT Press, 2009), Beyond Choices (The MIT Press, 2013), and Play Matters (The MIT Press, 2014). His work combines the philosophy of technology, game studies, and design theory to try to make sense of play. His most recent research focuses on the nature of play in the software society, and on the ridiculous nature of all software.
Guest Links and Info
- Miguelsicart.net
- ridiculous.software
- On twitter: @miguelsicart
Links to episode mentions:
- Proposed guest: Tracy Fullerton
- Recommended book: The Utopia of Rules
- Favorite games:
- Soccer (Football)
- Lost Cities by Reiner Knizia (Boardgame)
- Spelunky (Videogame)
There are many ways to get in touch with Professor Game:
Looking forward to reading or hearing from you,
Rob
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