ethics in games and media
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Canis Canem Edit
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Ethics in Media (Gaming)
What are ethics?
eth⋅ics–plural noun 1. (used with a singular or plural verb) a system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture. 2. the rules of conduct recognised in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.: medical ethics; Christian ethics. 3. moral principles, as of an individual: His ethics forbade betrayal of a confidence. 4. (usually used with a singular verb) that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions.
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Who cares about ethics?
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Activity
How do we come to know about the ‘effects’ of popular media?
How do we hear about videogames in popular media?
Where do our presupposition and knowledge about media audiences and the effects of media come from?
Discussion point:
Why are videogame players often described as ‘addicts’?
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‘Gamed to Death’
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Activity
Make a list:
1. Are you a stereotype?2. How do you change people’s opinions of you (if at all)?3. Who decides what you are?4. How do you communicate who you are?
Share your views with us….
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Law in Media (Gaming)
Who gives a fig about the law?
Not These Guys!
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Activity
Singapore
Germany
Australia
Can you tell me how many games have been banned in these countries?Tip: You’ll need the internet!
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Ethics vs The Law
• Who is in charge?• What’s the difference?• Who wins?• Who loses?
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Ethics vs The Law - Activity
Discussion:
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Overview
• Both ethics and the law play a part in your gaming
• How can you mindful?• Does common sense prevail?
• What actions can you take to be a part of the gaming revolution?
• Think about gaming and your role in it• Look at what ethics and the law offers the gamer