Swarmed: Gaming and the Social Internet’s Impact on Culture and Identity

Name: Swarmed: Gaming and the Social Internet’s Impact on Culture and Identity
Start: 2025-04-25T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Ann Arbor District Library

When: Fri., April 25, 6 p.m.

No cover

Inspired by The Hivemind Swarmed (Beacon Press, 2024), this panel explores the internet’s impact on culture, identity, and the human cost of “cool” jobs like making video games. Chicago author and journalist-turned-oral historian David Wolinsky joins experts in digital culture, gaming, and media to discuss how the internet has shaped modern bad-faith dynamics — and why gaming’s massive influence remains overlooked in journalism and public discourse. Featuring diverse perspectives, the discussion will examine how society prioritizes (or dismisses) cultural narratives, the real-world consequences of these blind spots, and the role of community-based storytelling in shaping better conversations. A Q&A session will follow, inviting the audience into this urgent conversation.

Event Contact URL aadl.org/node/639357