Video Games Like Assassin's Creed Feed into Conspiracy Thinking
12 days ago
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- Assassin’s Creed games blend historical fiction with conspiracy theories, featuring secret societies and ancient aliens.
- The series reflects real-world conspiracy theories, such as QAnon, and their impact on modern discourse.
- Cameron Kunzelman's book explores how Assassin’s Creed mirrors the structure of modern entertainment franchises and conspiracy theories.
- Conspiracy theories in the game and real life often merge into larger metaconspiracies, similar to how franchises expand.
- The appeal of franchises and conspiracy theories lies in their vast archives of interconnected information.
- Video games and reality TV engage audiences over time, encouraging deep dives into lore and theories.
- Kunzelman warns about the dangers of algorithmic recommendations pushing users toward harmful conspiracy content.
- The book calls for regulation of tech platforms to mitigate the spread of harmful conspiracy theories.