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Seth's research and teaching interests cover cultures, technologies, and the economics of games, toys, and play. He focuses on the design of postdigital play, as well as the intersections of AI, robotics, art, games, and everyday life. Seth is the author of 'Toy Theory: Technological Imaginary Play' (MIT Press 2024) and 'Gameworlds: Virtual Media Children’s Everyday Play' (Bloomsbury 2014). Additionally, he is the editor of 'New Media Technocultures Reader' (Routledge 2011) and co-author of 'New Media: Critical Introduction' (2nd ed. Routledge 2009). He is also co-editor of 'Playthings Playtimes: Play, Affect, Material Culture Ludic World' (UCL Press 2025). His work addresses how technology shapes play and cultural expression.