Join us as we welcome Dr. Koenitz, a distinguished professor hailing from prestigious institutions including Södertörn University, University of Amsterdam, and Trinity College Dublin.
Narratives play a pivotal role in recording, communicating, and comprehending the intricacies of human existence. As our world grows increasingly complex, traditional narrative forms fall short of representing this reality. The widening gap between our intricate reality and the limitations of traditional discourse— often confined to newspaper articles and TV newscasts— creates a breeding ground for political extremism. What we truly need are narrative representations that embrace this complexity, prompting a reinvention of storytelling through the transformative potential of digital media.
Interactive digital narratives emerge as a groundbreaking response, akin to how video games immerse individuals in compelling stories by offering competing perspectives, choices, displaying resulting consequences, and allowing for repeat experiences. These narratives break barriers, enabling audiences to actively shape their experiences.
This talk introduces a model to comprehend these new narratives, drawing parallels to the interactive elements witnessed in video games. Join us as we delve into the questions of design and application, navigating the uncharted territories of narrative evolution in the digital era.