Written by
Jon Bailes
The Fantasies of Video Game Cities Can’t Escape Real Social Contradictions
, 24 March 2020
Jon Bailes looks at why even video games – as fantasies – can’t seem to consciously address the antagonisms of our political, economic and social lives.
Filed under:
Culture
Tech, Data and Algorithms
Video Games
Hollywood’s Take on Poverty and the Financial Crisis Lacks Political Bite
, 27 January 2020
Jon Bailes considers whether big screen hits such as The Big Short and The Laundromat actually leave viewers inspired to act for political change or informed but pessimistic.
Filed under:
Culture
Activism
Arts
Film
