The games played in ancient cultures thousands of years ago were filled with symbols, specific cultural contexts, and mythological underpinnings that helped humans better understand life (and the afterlife!) Exploring the history and myths behind these games, how they were played, as well as basic tenets of game theory and human psychology, invites a connection between ourselves and people that lived in a world very different from our own. Come join us for a better understanding of the ancient roots of games and a sense of why games have always been an essential part of making sense of our world and the ways in which they remain a part of how we play today.
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- the total duration of the event is 1 hour ( ~ 50mins lecture and 10mins Q&A)
- the talk doesn’t require any prior training and anyone can join
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SPEAKER – JOHN BUCHER
John Bucher is a mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, in the LA Times, and on numerous other international outlets . He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, podcaster, storyteller, and speaker. He has worked with government and cultural leaders around the world as well as organisations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, and Atlas Obscura. He has served as a producer, consultant, and writer for numerous film, television, and Virtual Reality projects. He is the author of six books including the best-selling Storytelling for Virtual Reality, named by BookAuthority as one of the best storytelling books of all time. John has worked with New York Times Best Selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. He holds a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology and has spoken on 6 continents about using the power of story and myth to reframe how individuals, organizations, cultures, and nations believe and behave.
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