Chances are, if you're reading this, you've played a video game before. They've pervaded our lives in significant ways. As a unique mix of technology and art-form, they tell us a lot about our cultures, and also have potential to drastically broaden our horizons. Let's investigate some video games.

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On Video Games

What the heck does "poiesis" even mean? Why should I care? These questions will come to light as we reveal our purpose together.

Introduction: On Poiesis

Embark on a journey through the history of human social relations, up to the currently dominant form of Social Media, and reflect on their non-obvious effects on our daily lives. Spoiler alert: there's more to these interactions than we think! For a bibliography of works used in the production of this episode, visit http://poiesisacademy.com

On Social Media

Take a deep dive into the history and mechanics of different technologies, including a look through a philosophical lens at how they may shape our lives in ways that we haven't yet noticed.

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