Academic gathering devoted to the exploration of Warhammer lore reemerges in September, featuring discussions delving into the moral complexities of the Imperium's conflict with Chaos, and the contrasting interpretations of order.
Unleashing the Intellectual Grimdark @ Warhammer Conference 2.0
Hey there, pals! Last year, I dove headfirst into the nerdiest academic shindig - the Warhammer Conference. Yep, that's right! A scholarly celebration of all things Space Marines, Chaos demons, and grimdark glory. And guess what's happening again this year? The Warhammer Conference is marching forward like an unstoppable Ork warClan! So, buckle up, nerds, as the conference stomps back into Heidelberg, Germany this September!
Just like last year's cerebral jamboree, the Warhammer Conference 2.0 caters to both academia snobs and bubble-helmeted Warhammer fanatics alike. You can either throw on some nose-glasses and comfy shoes, or plop down in your favorite armchair, as the brilliance unfolds either in person or via livestream.
Joachim Besson, the event's organizer, shared his enthusiasm in a press release, saying, "We're gunning for an audience beyond classic academia, encompassing Warhammer enthusiasts far and wide." They're even livestreaming and uploading all talks to their YouTube channel so no one misses out on all the Warhammer madness!
Questioning whether you're cut out for Warhammer academic armchair quarterbacking? No worries! Sift through last year's talks on the Warhammer Conference YouTube channel. Topics ranged from philosophy, literature, and games studies, so there's something for every perplexed Space Marine aficionado. Markus Ressel's "Are We the Baddies? The Ethical Implications of the Imperium's War with Chaos" was a juicy opener. For all you creepy-crawly fans, Elena Polyakova's "Tyranid xenobiology compared to real-life eusocial insects" was a must-watch. And if you really crave a mind-melting experience, Tom Reichert's "The Concept of Warp Space from a Physical Perspective" is sure to twist your noodle.
As for this year's lineup of talks, your guess is as good as ours! The program will be announced in August, so keep your eyes peeled for more madness on sociological mimesis and Genestealer Cults, the transhumanist side of Dreadnoughts, or the gestalt psychology of the Greenskin species. We can only dream!
If you're a professor or scholar, you can put your Warhammer knowledge to good use by submitting a scholarly gem of your own! Abstract submissions are welcome until June 30. For all the lowdown on attendance, abstract submissions, and the conference's academic archive, check out the Warhammer Conference website.
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As we eagerly await the announcement of the Warhammer Conference 2.0 schedule in August, Warhammer fans can join in on the livestreamed discussions, enjoying a season filled with intellectual discourse about games, philosophy, and more. Scholars, take note: the call for abstracts is open until June 30, offering an opportunity to share your Warhammer-related research and potentially win over fellow fans. Game on!
