Having connected QAnon to the domain of games and play, it is important to clarify that its popularity exceeds simple immersion in a game narrative. The mass delusion QAnon provoked occurs against a broader backdrop of disenchantment with m…[^3]: For more information, see: MAHNIČ, N.: Gamification of Politics: Start a New Game. In Teorija in Praksa, 2014, Vol. 51, No. 1, p. 143-161.
[^4]: HANNAH, M.: QAnon and the Information Dark Age. In First Monday, 2021, Vol. 26, No. 2. […
A. Anwar
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A. Anwar appears to be a scholar studying the intersection of game mechanics, political belief systems, and information networks, particularly in relation to conspiracy theories like QAnon. Their work is cited in the course readings to illustrate how gamification and narrative immersion enable mass delusion and the erosion of trust in mainstream institutions, a key concern for understanding how algorithmic systems and network dynamics shape collective cognition. This analysis is pertinent to the seminar's broader investigation of how AI-mediated information flows, game-like engagement mechanics, and cybernetic feedback loops interact to reshape political consciousness and social reality.
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