In yesterdays D2 magazine there was an article on children, computer games (specifically fps’). Worries on the relationship between school shootings and (intensive) computer gaming was the central theme. Of course a worrying subject. Although I can’t find any scientifically founded “proofs” of this relationship, I strongly believe that a deeper understanding of it is of importance – primarily to avoid, well, killing. (Although removing physical weapons – i.e. limiting killing enabling devices to a digital world, could also prove to be of success to minimizing school shootings..)

Well, I’m no expert at either school shootings, killing or computer games. But what I found very pleasing is the Immersion project of Robbie Cooper which essentially records video of people (youth) “as seen by the screen” when playing games. I find the technique truly inspiring. The video is absurdly illustrating the games ability to pacify, but also their ability to engage the player, although an engagement that I would characterize as a bit disturbing – although context and design of the video obviously emphasize this intentionally. Well, enough blabbering, watch it for yourself (w/ audio) – it is worth it.

• High-resolution output from processing (processing in HD)
• ICA workshop/NordGIScience – day 4
• XBox Natal – challenge to develop the first GIS app.