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Rachel Kowert (Research Director, Take This)
Date: Thursday, July 22
Time: 10:50am - 11:20am
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Independent Games Summit Pass, Career Development Pass
Topic: Advocacy
Format: Session
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: N/A: I would like to deliver a virtual presentation only
The narrative that games are bad and cause any manner of bad outcomes for children (and adults) is both persistent and inaccurate. This talk will lay out the history and lack of science behind moral panic. It will also discuss how the industry's unwillingness to engage in this issue has led to its perpetuation. The talk will highlight the importance of industry research partnerships and data sharing in shifting this narrative towards one that accurately highlights the benefits and opportunities that video games provide.
The narrative that games are bad and cause any manner of bad outcomes is both persistent and inaccurate. This talk will lay out the lack of science behind moral panic, discuss how the industry's unwillingness to address this has led to its perpetuation, and offer solutions, including research partnerships.
Studio leadership; marketing, branding & PR leaders; data analysts; and thought leaders throughout the industry. No prerequisite knowledge is neede