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Bart Simon

Dr. Bart Simon is Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Director/Co Founder of the Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology at Concordia University in Montreal. He is also co-founder and former director of the Technoculture, Art and Games research centre (TAG). In addition, he is co-founder of the Concordia Ethnography lab and the Machine Agencies research group at Concordia. Bart Simon has a PhD in Science Studies and Sociology from UC San Diego. His areas of expertise include game studies and design, science and technology studies and cultural sociology. His publication record includes 1 monograph, 3 edited and co-edited collections and 18 peer reviewed single and co-authored papers on topics as diverse as scientific controversies, posthumanism, satellite technology, AI in Games, Minecraft, the cultural economy of independent games, and surveillance studies. He has also been involved in substantial research-creation projects in game design, most notability, a two-player proximity sensor game, Propinquity, which has been presented at several festivals and venues and in several publications. His current game design project with colleague Lynn Hughes is a hybrid immersive theatre role playing game that takes place in a real market.

Almost all of Dr. Simon's research career has focused on interdisciplinary research and collaboration across the social sciences, humanities and design and he has pressed his particular ethnographic, materialist and post-humanistic sensibility with research and graduate training in areas of digital games, surveillance technology, AI and machine learning, and the production of immersive experiences.

How a solar Minecraft server is changing the way we play video games

Nov 19, 2024 07:39 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Video games have always been a showcase for new technologies. They help create new audiences and new markets. In the 1990s, computer parts manufacturers advertised the speed of their video cards in terms of the frames they...

Economy

Tech Stocks Surge in Asia; Experts Warn ‘Cooling AI Boom May Hit NVIDIA’s Gains Hard’

Asian stock markets started the week on a strong note, buoyed by tech sector gains as anticipation builds around key economic decisions in China and Japan. Despite the positive momentum, analysts caution that the ongoing...

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Trump Media, Bakkt in 'Advanced Talks': Crypto Deal Sparks 162% Surge in Market Frenzy

Trump Media is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt, a major cryptocurrency trading firm. The Financial Times revealed the negotiations, triggering a 162% spike in Bakkts stock price and a 15% boost in Trump Media...

Wall Street’s Top Nvidia Bull Sounds Alarm: Shares Are 'Modestly at Risk' Amid Blackwell Setbacks

Wall Streets leading Nvidia bull has raised concerns over the stocks future, citing overheating Blackwell systems and a shaky semiconductor sector. With earnings on the horizon, investor sentiment grows increasingly...

'Time to Fade the Trump Trade!' Market Experts Warn of Major Economic Shifts in 2025

Economic experts are sounding the alarm over the optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trumps anticipated economic policies. According to a report from BCA Research, the market may be overestimating the impact of...

Politics

Will Donald Trump bring back the border wall in 2025?

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January 2025, speculation is mounting over whether he will reinstate one of his most polarizing policies: the U.S.-Mexico border wall. During his first term, the...

What are Donald Trump's plans for Social Security and Medicare in 2025?

Donald Trumps anticipated second term as President has reignited contentious discussions surrounding the future of Social Security and Medicare. As speculation swirls over proposed reforms, critics and supporters alike are...

How will Donald Trump handle the Ukraine-Russia conflict in 2025?

In 2025, President Donald Trumps approach to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict has ignited fervent discussions on the global stage. Known for his unconventional strategies and unpredictable foreign policies, Trump has...

Donald Trump’s top foreign policy goals for 2025 explained

Donald Trump, the United States 47th president-elect, has unveiled a sweeping foreign policy agenda for his upcoming term, sparking both anticipation and apprehension. His priorities aim to redefine Americas role on the...

Donald Trump’s immigration policies: What's changing in 2025?

Donald Trumps return to the White House in 2025 signals a seismic shift in U.S. immigration policies, sparking praise from supporters and fierce backlash from critics. The president-elects agenda reportedly includes...

Science

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Technology

Super Micro Computer Fights Back: 'Nasdaq Delisting Will Not Happen!' Shares Soar Amid Bold Comeback

Super Micro Computer Inc. is staging a dramatic rebound, naming BDO USA as its new auditor and submitting a detailed compliance plan to Nasdaq to maintain its listing. The AI server makers announcement sent shares surging...

Bitcoin Soars Past $91K on Record MicroStrategy Purchase: Is This Just the Beginning?

Bitcoin prices surged above $91,000 on Tuesday, fueled by a record-breaking purchase from corporate giant MicroStrategy and optimism surrounding the regulatory outlook under a second Trump administration. As investors...

Trump Meets Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong for Key Appointment Talks — WSJ

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly met with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss personnel appointments that could influence cryptocurrency regulations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The meeting signals...

China’s Xi Jinping at G20: AI Cannot Be a 'Game of Rich Countries,' Xinhua Reports Bold Speech

At the G20 Summit, Chinas Xi Jinping delivered a sharp critique of global AI inequity, declaring it cannot be a game of rich countries. Xi vowed to bolster the Global South with new initiatives and condemned green...

XRP Set to Soar: Peter Brandt Signals Massive Rally with Bullish Coil Pattern

Veteran trader Peter Brandt forecasts a substantial surge in XRPs price, pointing to a bullish coil pattern that suggests the cryptocurrency is ready for a massive rally. With XRP clearing its 2023 high and approaching key...