2. Ethics in Media (Gaming)
What are ethics?
eth⋅ics
–plural noun
1. (used with a singular or plural verb) a system of
moral principles: the ethics of a culture.
2. the rules of conduct recognised in respect to a
particular class of human actions or a particular
group, culture, etc.: medical ethics; Christian ethics.
3. moral principles, as of an individual: His ethics
forbade betrayal of a confidence.
4. (usually used with a singular verb) that branch of
philosophy dealing with values relating to human
conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness
of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of
the motives and ends of such actions.
5. Activity
Discussion point:
How do we come to know about the ‘effects’ of popular media?
How do we hear about videogames in popular media?
Where do our presupposition and knowledge about media audiences and the
effects of media come from?
Why are videogame players often described as ‘addicts’?
7. Activity
Make a list:
1. Are you a stereotype?
2. How do you change people’s opinions of you (if at all)?
3. Who decides what you are?
4. How do you communicate who you are?
Share your views with us….
8. Law in Media (Gaming)
Who gives a fig about the law?
Not These Guys!
9. Activity
Singapore
Australia
Germany
Can you tell me how many games have been banned in these countries?
Tip: You’ll need the internet!
10. Ethics vs The Law
• Who is in charge?
• What’s the difference?
• Who wins?
• Who loses?
12. Overview
• Both ethics and the law play a part in your
gaming
• How can you mindful?
• Does common sense prevail?
• What actions can you take to be a part of the
gaming revolution?
• Think about gaming and your role in it
• Look at what ethics and the law offers the
gamer
