Presentation at Congreso Jóvenes Futuro 2025 in Chile

“What do Minecraft, World of Warcraft, and Pokémon Go have in common with politics, economics, and social movements? Researcher and writer Marijam Did explored how video games are much more than entertainment: they are spaces where communities organize, their own economies are created, and even forms of activism and cooperation are tested that the real world often fails to sustain. From emerging unions in the gaming industry to massive virtual protests, including examples of solidarity, creativity, and even digital colonialism, her talk invites us to view video games as one of the most influential cultural forces of our time.”