Set theory ontology as an approach to gaming’s composite form

Darshana Jayemanne; Justin Clemens; Adam Nash; Joseph De Lappe

Set theory ontology as an approach to gaming’s composite form

Darshana Jayemanne, Justin Clemens, Adam Nash, Joseph De Lappe

Department of Games and Arts

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Abstract

This paper will explore the possibilities that mathematical set theory has to offer the scholarly study of videogames. Videogames are highly heterogeneous objects of study, comprising what Linderoth (2015) has called a ‘composite form’: complex arrangements of material, symbolic and computational capacities. This composite is becoming ever-more heterogeneous, ‘recruiting’ increasingly volatile bodies and relations as computing resources are newly distributed throughout both built and natural environments to create locative, alternate and virtual realities that have been used by designers in various ways (Pokemon Go being only one example).

Original language	English
Number of pages	3
Publication status	Published - 6 Jul 2017
Event	10th Digital Games Research Association Conference - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 2 Jul 2017 → 6 Jul 2017 Conference number: 10th http://digra2017.com/

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Conference	10th Digital Games Research Association Conference
Abbreviated title	DiGRA 2017
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Melbourne
Period	2/07/17 → 6/07/17
Internet address	http://digra2017.com/

Keywords

Set theory
Badiou
Bogost
Agnotology
Postdigital
Composite form

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