The Gameification of Serious Issues: A Threat to Civic Engagement?
The proliferation of trivia games and puzzles in mainstream media has contributed to a worrying trend: the reduction of complex issues to bite sized, easily digestible nuggets.
This phenomenon is not new; it dates back to the early 2000s when educational programs masqueraded as entertainment, often sacrificing depth for brevity. The digital landscape has taken this trend to new heights.