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Gamification as Checking Out Escapism

November 27, 2025 Russ Winter 7

Gamification takes advantage of the human psychological predisposition to engage in gaming and competition. In 2011, it officially became a buzzword when Gartner added it to its ‘Hype Cycle’ list. Unfortunately, most games center around escapism, […]

‘Bugsplat’ Reaper Culture: The Game of Drones

November 25, 2025 Russ Winter 4

High-resolution screens show real-time images of their targets from a bird’s eye perspective. Their goal is “bugsplat” – a common psychopathic expression used by military when bombing people during drone operations for U.S. so-called anti-terrorism […]

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