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Philosophy

The Aesthetics of Interactive Media and the Participatory Spectator

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In interactive media, the 'spectator' becomes a 'player' whose actions are part of the artwork itself—some philosophers argue this makes the player a co-creator, blurring the line between artist and audience.

Why this is interesting

You watch a painting, but a video game watches you back—your choices literally write the story. So who is the author of the experience?