This is an absolutely fascinating video that a friend sent me on the games that governments are using to iterate on warfare.
I can't say it's the most soothing video. But it is engaging and thought provoking.
I think it's particularly important to talk about now, while the influence of gamers can be felt, while boardgames are possibly their most popular state ever in the popular culture. As with any media, being aware of how we might be manipulated helps us determine the messages that we are being sent-and the appropriateness of them. Who is behind these ideas? Deciding how serious gaming can be used-as the tool that it has clearly become-feels important.
At the very least, we should give these ideas some attention.
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