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Games and play are some of the highest expressions of thought. They intentionally challenge our intellect, our [[philosophy]] of [[mind]], provide intermittent [[reinforcement]], and help develop [[social]] [[relationships]].<blockquote>''"Games, then, are a kind of [[utopia]] of rules...play can be said to be present when the free expression of creative energies becomes an end in itself. It is [[freedom]] for its own sake."'' -[https://www.aplayfulpath.com/games-play-and-bureaucracy/ Bernard Louis De Koven]</blockquote>The excellent [[book]], [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48765399-games Games: Agency as Art by C. Thi Nguyen] provides a definitive [[philosophy]] of games, play, [[agency]], and the impact of gamification on our [[agency]]. [https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes/55-games-against-humanity-wc-thi-nguyen This interview on Conspirituality] [[podcast]] provides a good introduction to his ideas. | Games and play are some of the highest expressions of thought. They intentionally challenge our intellect, our [[philosophy]] of [[mind]], provide intermittent [[reinforcement]], and help develop [[social]] [[relationships]].<blockquote>''"Games, then, are a kind of [[utopia]] of rules...play can be said to be present when the free expression of creative energies becomes an end in itself. It is [[freedom]] for its own sake."'' -[https://www.aplayfulpath.com/games-play-and-bureaucracy/ Bernard Louis De Koven]</blockquote>The excellent [[book]], [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48765399-games Games: Agency as Art by C. Thi Nguyen] provides a definitive [[philosophy]] of games, play, [[agency]], and the impact of gamification on our [[agency]]. [https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes/55-games-against-humanity-wc-thi-nguyen This interview on Conspirituality] [[podcast]] provides a [[good]] introduction to his [[ideas]]. | ||
[https://www.aplayfulpath.com/ Barnard Louis De Koven's A Playful Path] has a bunch of free resources on how to incorporate play into daily [[life]], and unique games that challenge us in many ways. A number of other similar websites offer free games to encourage play among children and adults alike. | [https://www.aplayfulpath.com/ Barnard Louis De Koven's A Playful Path] has a bunch of free resources on how to incorporate play into daily [[life]], and unique games that challenge us in many ways. A number of other similar websites offer free games to encourage play among [[children]] and adults alike. | ||
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== Game Theory == | |||
[[wikipedia:Game_theory|Game theory]] uses the study of [[mathematics]] to create models for strategic social interactions. Game theory has produced some of the most interesting studies in mathematics, since it reveals the basic decision making strategies employed by the [[brain]] when cooperating or competing with other people. These optimal strategies determine how we [[trust]] others in various situations, such as the [[wikipedia:Prisoner's_dilemma|prisoner's dilemma]]. | |||
== Video Games as an Art Form == | == Video Games as an Art Form == | ||
Revision as of 06:24, 21 January 2025
Games and play are some of the highest expressions of thought. They intentionally challenge our intellect, our philosophy of mind, provide intermittent reinforcement, and help develop social relationships.
"Games, then, are a kind of utopia of rules...play can be said to be present when the free expression of creative energies becomes an end in itself. It is freedom for its own sake." -Bernard Louis De Koven
The excellent book, Games: Agency as Art by C. Thi Nguyen provides a definitive philosophy of games, play, agency, and the impact of gamification on our agency. This interview on Conspirituality podcast provides a good introduction to his ideas.
Barnard Louis De Koven's A Playful Path has a bunch of free resources on how to incorporate play into daily life, and unique games that challenge us in many ways. A number of other similar websites offer free games to encourage play among children and adults alike.
The Importance of Play
Play is essential to education, especially when it comes to socialization. [1][2][3][4]
Play is also important for maintaining relationships and neuroplasticity in adults. [5][6][7][8]
There are many other articles and resources for developing good play habits and free ideas for games and activities on the referenced websites if you want to explore this concept further.
But the best way to explore this concept is to get out and do some playing!
Game Theory
Game theory uses the study of mathematics to create models for strategic social interactions. Game theory has produced some of the most interesting studies in mathematics, since it reveals the basic decision making strategies employed by the brain when cooperating or competing with other people. These optimal strategies determine how we trust others in various situations, such as the prisoner's dilemma.
Video Games as an Art Form
The Video games as an art form page discusses the philosophy of video games as works of art.
There are many video games that deeply explore various topics in philosophy through the unique first person perspective of the player that only games can provide.
Max Derrat's YouTube channel has a ton of great videos that explore topics of philosophy through video games.
This series of videos examines several different video games from the perspective of their lessons about philosophy and ethics.
Games Without Frontiers
War without tears.
Playlist with the full Future Games album