Dos bits e chips à cognição: entrelaçamentos possíveis

Abstract

This research had as objective recognize ways to present subjectivity knowledge building process triggered by game. For the realization of this study the building game MMO (Massive Multiplayer Online) called Minecraft was chosen for the field research. The hypothesis is that the high level of interoperability and immersion presented in digital media of games come driving a more intuitive, sensible, imagetic and practical cognition. This way, it is intended to initially define what is cognition from the cognition sciences and technologies perspective based on the autopoiesis theory. The next step proposes the theoretical understanding of electronic or computer game beginning with its definition and from the concepts of non-immersive virtual reality, interactivity and immersion. Finally, it will be discussed the relationship between the cognitive potential in games and the autopoietic knowledge. As methodological aspects for field research were used procedures of field research and derived netnography as the process conductors. Data were collected through a questionnaire, through material published on the blog created for research (Videos and comment on the participation in the metaverse made by the research subjects), and the non- structured interview guided and supported by systematic observation. The data analysis was performed from the triangulation between the technique of Talking Dynamics, the data collected in immersion in the metaverse and the theoretical basis used. As a result the research was considered non-conclusive regarding the sample used, but indicates routes to be followed in future researches.