Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation › Scientific
Description
In this presentation, we aim to show that the basic mechanics of conspiracy thinking and videogame interpretation are often very similar. That is: while conspiracy theorists really do seem to believe their theories, the mechanics through which these beliefs come about are similar to how imaginings are usually generated while engaging with videogames as designed works of fiction. Our presentation thus focuses on comparisons of specific interpretative practices within game fandoms and conspiracy communities.