EPIC WIN Why gaming is the future of learning Jane McGonigal, PhD Director of Game Research & Development Institute for the Future

EPIC WIN [email_address] Jane McGonigal, PhD Director of Game Research & Development Institute for the Future

SUPERSTRUCTING A new way of working together at extreme scales…

SUPERSTRUCTING A new way of working together at extreme scales… …supported by game platforms and mechanics

GAME DESIGNER nominated for a NOBEL PRIZE by 2034

GAMER CLAN nominated for a NOBEL PRIZE by 2034

2034

“ Games are the most elevated form of investigation.”

“ Games are the most elevated form of investigation.” ?

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3 million game designers, developers, hackers and counting...

SUPERSTRUCTING

FOLD IT

Will Wright + Jill Tarter

Webstock: 3508 ideas! CeBit: 951 ideas! Etech: 2700 ideas! Penguicon: 189 ideas!

The start of SPACE MEDICINE?

The start of SOLAR PROSPERITY?

The start of SPACE SOURCING?

modus operandi Positive imagination outweighed dark imagination 2:1 (650:312)

modus operandi Highly collaborative: Momentum cards most often played (870)

World Without Oil

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 Humans have 23 years to go

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if YOU earn all 10 survivability badges , you'll add 100 points to our collective score. You'll be personally responsible for adding 5.2 weeks to humanity's survival horizon

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Unexpected Missions Which superthreat would you choose?

SUPERSTRUCTING A new way of working together at extreme scales… …supported by game platforms and mechanics

SUPERSTRUCT CHALLENGE #1: Superpowers, not lessons. What amazing skills and abilities will students get from your class, event, group or workshop?

SUPERSTRUCT CHALLENGE #2: Epic achievement! Can you redefine what it’s possible for a student to achieve in your class, program, or department? What’s the badge of honor?

SUPERSTRUCT CHALLENGE #3: Collective fiero! What would be a meaningful collective outcome? And who would they show it off to?

SUPERSTRUCT CHALLENGE #4: Unexpected extension! If your students could get 1000 people to do one thing, what would it be, and what would it add up to?

SUPERSTRUCT CHALLENGE #5: DIY X Prize. What’s the most awe-inspiring, humanity elevating mission your field could plausibly achieve in the next decade? What breakthrough would deserve a $25 million dollar prize?

EPIC WIN Jane McGonigal, PhD avantgame.com [email_address]