Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Actor-Network Theory Meets Structuralism: A Powerful Framework for Analyzing Contemporary Social and Cultural Phenomena
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, understanding the complex interplay between actors and structures is more important than ever. By combining the insights of actor-network theory and structuralism, we can develop a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the social and cultural processes shaping our world. In this article, we explore how the thinking of Bruno…
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Review, Seven Levers for Social Change through Games: From Settlers of Catan to Autonomía Zapatista. Issue 17 of Game Environments Journal
Ready to change the game? Look no further than ‘Seven Levers for Social Change through Games’! This thought-provoking article by Cati Hernández, Noemí Blanch, Pablo Garaizar, and Emiliano Labrador offers a fresh perspective on the potential of games to promote critical reflection, empathy-building, and collaborative action for social justice. From Settlers of Catan to Autonomía…
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Review: This Time it’s for all the Marbles. Social Injustice in Digital Gaming, Issue 17 (2022)
Get ready to level up your understanding of games and social justice with ‘International Solidarity Between Game Workers in the Global North and Global South’! Emil’s insightful analysis sheds light on the challenges facing game workers around the world and offers a new perspective on the role of international solidarity in promoting labor rights and…
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Top 10 Game Design and Game-Making Bogs, Books, and Pods
As a game maker and designer, I understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in game design and development. To help my fellow designers and developers, I have compiled three lists: the top 10 game design and game-making blogs, the top 10 YouTube channels, and the top 10 game design…
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From Mythical Fishermen to Space Cowboys: Tracing the Evolution of Japanese Science Fiction in “Urashima Tarō” and “Cowboy Bebop
From Mythical Fishermen to Space Cowboys: Tracing the Evolution of Japanese Science Fiction in “Urashima Tarō” and “Cowboy Bebop
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A Post-Oscars Celebration of Michele Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and the Dawn of a New Philosophy
A Philosophical and Cinematic Exploration of Everything Everywhere All At Once: Challenging Our Assumptions About Reality, Emphasizing Human Connection, and Exploring the Power of Imagination
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Nicholas Andriani Rankin 