SXSW 2025

Political Engagement Through Games

Description:

A fireside chat between me and a political representative and/or a political scientist in which we discuss the utility of harnessing game dynamics to drive civic engagement and education.
The discussion would highlight tech companies offering game solutions to civic apathy. We would also look at U.S. in comparison to other countries regarding willingness to experiment with methods of increasing voter engagement and knowledge.
There would be a Q&A session at the end and a brief networking after the panel.

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Takeaways

  1. Psychological studies show that gamification increases learning which can be applied to civic learning.
  2. Harnessing voter passions and enthusiasm with gamified learning is more useful than trying to combat partisan division.
  3. Gamifying civic engagement increases objectivity of the political process thereby reducing partisanship and increasing reasoned voting.

Speakers

Organizer

Justin Schoenfelder, CEO, Fantasy Elect

Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Fireside Chat
  • Track: Government & Civic Engagement
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced
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