The conditions of production of video games: The nature and stakes of creative freedom in Stiegler’s philosophy of technicity

Crogan, Patrick

Abstract

This is the text of a keynote presentation at the Philsophy of Computer Games 8: Freedom in Play conference held at Bilgi University, Istanbul in November 2014. It considers the implications of Bernard Stiegler's philosophy of technology for a critical account of the nature and potential of creative freedom in videogame development.

Citation

Crogan, P. (2014, November). The conditions of production of video games: The nature and stakes of creative freedom in Stiegler’s philosophy of technicity. Presented at Philosophy of Computer Games 8: Freedom in Play, Bilgi University, Istanbul

• Presentation Conference Type: Keynote
• Conference Name: Philosophy of Computer Games 8: Freedom in Play
• Start Date: Nov 13, 2014
• End Date: Nov 15, 2014
• Acceptance Date: Feb 1, 2014
• Publication Date: Nov 14, 2014
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Bernard Stiegler, videogames, creative economy, technicity
• Publisher URL: http://gamephilosophy2014.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Crogan_PCG2014Abstract_Bio.pdf
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Philosophy of Computer Games 8: Freedom in Play