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Robbie completed their PhD titled 'Radical Platforms' at the University of Melbourne in 2019. The thesis critically engaged with autonomist Marxist theories of imperialism and included extensive discussions on post-Fordist autonomist scholars, platform studies, and media theory. Their research delves into activist technologies, covering a range of disruptive technologies such as 3D printing, blockchain services, and interactive entertainment, while also analyzing community play and narratives. Currently, Robbie’s work expands into digital ethics, smart cities, automation, surveillance, and fabrication. Their research interests encompass Games and Interactive Entertainment—specifically esports, game cultures, and in-game economies—as well as Media Infrastructures and Technologies. Additionally, they are involved in politically conscious media theories influenced by feminism, post-colonialism, and queer approaches. Robbie has also engaged in innovative mixed-methods research, notably network analyses and platform studies. Their contributions advance understanding of data value, digital ethics, and the role of media in society, correlating with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Over the past few years, they have participated in various academic collaborations and projects.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Conducting research in media studies with a focus on games, digital ethics, and platform studies.
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