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Christian Mehrstam is an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg specializing in literature, particularly focusing on the potential transformation of media through interdisciplinary approaches. His research encompasses areas such as exploratory programming, cybernetics, systems theory, and the history of code. Mehrstam has written extensively, including a thesis on second-order cybernetics and its applicability in literary studies. He is actively involved in digital humanities, organizing workshops like Tech Thursdays, aimed at exploring programming aesthetics and technology's intersection with literature. He teaches courses in literary studies and is a co-editor for the journal 'Imagining Impossible,' which concentrates on contemporary media and the analysis of popular genres, including games and comics. He is recognized for his contributions to the academic community through editorial work and various publications that examine the relationships between literature, teaching methodologies, and popular culture.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).