Philosophy
The Aesthetics of Interactive Media and the Participatory Spectator
Quick fact
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?