Title | Toxic, Schmoxic? Societal Repercussions for the Normalization of Hate in Gaming Spaces |
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Time | Thursday, October 13, 4:00p-5:00p |
Location | MSU Union Ballroom |
Format | Keynote |
Description | In this talk, Dr. Kowert will explore the ways in which toxic behavior and toxic gamer cultures permeate beyond the virtual walls of our digital playgroups. This will include a discussion of the normalization of hate in gaming spaces and the games industry as well as overview who and how these actions are impacting. While toxic gamer culture is often downplayed or believed to live exclusively within online spaces, it has a radius of impact on mental health, workplace culture, and even extremism and radicalization. Because when we allow hate to spread without consequences, it normalizes hate in all spaces. This talk will end with suggestions for the future about how we can start to change the culture of games, reclaim these spaces for fun and connection, and "denormalize" hate in gaming spaces.
This keynote is sponsored by the Quello Center at Michigan State University. |