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Digital Games as Empathy Machines -

Can we support empathy, compassion, and perspective-taking skills through games? Can we solve social problems such as bullying, harassment, & bias through games? General principles related to empathy and perspective-taking: Role-playing or taking on a role Avatar creation and customization Interactions with NPCs (non-player characters) Exploring virtual worlds Communication with others Simulation situations, systems, and trends Deliberation, dialogue and discourse Choices and consequences Reading, evaluating, interpreting, and analyzing information Agency and responsibility Reflective moments

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