What is a video game? | Public Forum by IndieDevDay and ArsGames

All of us play (or have played) some video games. But what are they really? How can we define them?

Under this premise, the Catalan Institute of Leisure with its brand IndieDevDay and ArsGames have created this forum to give voice to different sensibilities and perspectives, as well as to discuss the origins of video games, debate their meaning, the changes they have undergone in recent decades, and explore the plurality and diversity of the concept and how this definition affects our society.

Organized by: ArsGames and IndieDevDay

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Games, much like any form of cultural creation, carry intentions and consequences. Through them, we can either perpetuate inequalities or forge new realities. We extend an invitation to you, urging you to engage in a critical and feminist exploration of games such as Nobel Run, Little Office, Good Night Stories for Rebellious Girls, and more!

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Algorithms process vast amounts of data accumulated throughout human history. Despite this, they often remain opaque, prompting us to reverse-engineer them in order to comprehend their functioning. Are you interested in understanding the mechanisms behind automated decision-making in artificial intelligence? Are we advocating for transparency? Join us to explore AI, learn live coding, and demystify algorithms!

Critical pedagogy for artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is currently experiencing its peak in media popularity and usage. It is being employed in major media newsrooms and offices for grant writing. Furthermore, it plays a role in administrative tasks, such as evaluating applications for social assistance. It even accompanies us at home by providing suggestions for TV series that might pique our interest. On the streets, it is utilized to identify individuals who could potentially disrupt public peace.

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The video game is the most influential medium of our time. A space for the generation of symbolic universes with the capacity to generate and legitimize discourses. In addition, it has a clear influence on processes of community, civic and cultural participation. But there is a dark side to the sector: from how companies are dedicated to extracting and selling our data when we play, to dark design patterns designed to deceive users.