Games and Modern Society

The University of Chicago Center in Beijing
20th floor, Culture Plaza
No. 59A Zhong Guan Cun Street
Haidian District Beijing 100872

Professor Patrick Jagoda's Greater China lecture tour culminates in Beijing on Tuesday, October 21st, at the Center. This event marks the final destination of his insightful Game and Society lecture series. Professor Jagoda will delve into the transformative applications of games, exploring their impact on critical areas such as environmental sustainability, public health, and applied ethics.

In addition to shedding light on the video game industry, Professor Jagoda will offer a brief overview of how US universities approach games as an interdisciplinary field. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the fascinating projects and research conducted within the various labs at the University of Chicago.

Adding an enriching dimension to the conversation, we are honored to have Professor Tang Keyang from Tsinghua University's Future Lab as a discussant. Professor Tang will infuse his unique perspectives on design, space, and literature, contributing to a dynamic and engaging dialogue. This event promises to be a compelling exploration of the innovative work undertaken by our faculty and researchers on campus.

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Speaker

Patrick Jagoda
Professor of English and Cinema and Media Studies
Faculty Director of the Weston Game Lab and the Media Arts and Design minor
Co-founder of the Game Changer Chicago Design Lab and the Transmedia Story Lab
Executive Editor of the interdisciplinary journal Critical Inquiry