Elevensies [Second Breakfast Minisode]

<p>(Heated) Discussion of Khee Hoon Chan’s <em>Polygon</em> article, “Games Need to Return to Black and White Morality”</p> <p>Join Cam and Maggie as they break down a troubling, provocative article related to our last episode and Tolkien’s views on allegory and the motivations / ramifications of storytelling. We respond to claims such as “stories are inherently moral” and the idea that “allowing a sense of moral dilemma over both sides … reinforces the kinds of false equivalencies that might slow down social change”. There is a <em>lot</em> to discuss in this article – we cover polarization, the relationship between activism and art, our current cultural and political hostilities, the human attraction to categories and teams, free speech and censorship, and at one point, skunks.</p> <p>Article Link: <a href= "https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/3/21352437/games-morality-last-of-of-us-bioshock-good-bad"> https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/3/21352437/games-morality-last-of-of-us-bioshock-good-bad</a></p> <p>Have an observation, comment, or theory on this episode? Email us at <a href= "mailto:secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com">secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Follow us on Instagram @secondbreakfastpod</p>